Concerning false identification as a peace officer.
SB 5876 makes it a crime to falsely present oneself as a peace officer by creating, possessing, or displaying fake badges, documents, or law enforcement insignia (like police or sheriff logos) when not officially sworn in. It also prohibits intentionally misrepresenting objects (such as vehicles) as belonging to law enforcement. The law targets impersonators and carries a penalty of a gross misdemeanor, but includes defenses for honorary officers, reserve officers, and historical/cultural uses like art or satire. It explicitly excludes protected free speech activities, such as parody or news coverage, from prosecution under this law.
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 12, 2025
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
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Adrian Cortes
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Hasegawa
DDemocratic
Co
Claire Wilson
DDemocratic
Co
Derek Stanford
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Alvarado
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Pedersen
DDemocratic
Co
Javier Valdez
DDemocratic
Co
Jesse Salomon
DDemocratic
Co
Marcus Riccelli
DDemocratic
Co
Marko Liias
DDemocratic
Co
Noel Frame
DDemocratic
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