California SB264 criminalizes impersonating peace officers or firefighters during emergencies.

California SB264 amends the Penal Code to impose misdemeanor penalties on individuals who falsely represent themselves as peace officers or firefighters during state or local emergencies. The bill also mandates that vendors verify the employment status of individuals purchasing uniforms that identify them as peace officers or firefighters. Violators face fines and imprisonment. The bill does not apply to the use of uniforms or badges as props in media productions with proper permissions.

California SB264 criminalizes impersonating peace officers or firefighters during emergencies.

California SB264 amends the Penal Code to impose misdemeanor penalties on individuals who falsely represent themselves as peace officers or firefighters during state or local emergencies. The bill also mandates that vendors verify the employment status of individuals purchasing uniforms that identify them as peace officers or firefighters. Violators face fines and imprisonment. The bill does not apply to the use of uniforms or badges as props in media productions with proper permissions.