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SCR 23

California Peace Officers' Memorial Day.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tom Umberg

California legislature formally designates and honors Peace Officers' Memorial Day to recognize law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 76, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · SCR 23

Legislative bill overview

SCR 23 is a concurrent resolution that establishes or commemorates California Peace Officers' Memorial Day. As a resolution rather than a statutory bill, it does not create new laws but instead expresses the state legislature's formal recognition of this observance dedicated to honoring fallen peace officers.

Why is this important

Peace officers' memorial days serve symbolic but meaningful purposes—they provide official state recognition for those killed in the line of duty and offer designated occasions for public remembrance and departmental ceremonies. Such resolutions affirm legislative support for law enforcement communities during times of loss and grief.

Potential points of contention

  • Ceremonial vs. substantive value: Critics may question whether symbolic resolutions constitute meaningful legislative action compared to bills providing actual benefits (funding for officer families, improved training, safety equipment)
  • Partisan commemoration: While this particular resolution passed unanimously, memorial observances can become politicized depending on broader debates about policing and law enforcement reform
  • Resource allocation priorities: Some may argue legislative time spent on ceremonial resolutions could be redirected toward substantive policy addressing officer safety, mental health, or community-police relations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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