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Authors Johnson  
Subject State park system: admission: veterans and military personnel.
Relating To relating to parks.
Title An act to amend Section 5011.5 of, and to add Section 5011.8 to, the Public Resources Code, relating to parks.
Last Action Dt 2026-02-04
State Introduced
Status Pending Referral
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2026-02-05     From printer. May be heard in committee March 7.
2026-02-04     Read first time. To print.
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Introduced     2026-02-04
Analyses TBD
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(1) Existing law requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to issue a park pass for free use of all park facilities in the state park system to a veteran of war in which the United States has been, or may be, engaged, who is a resident of this state, who presents to the department proof of a disability, proof of being held captive as a prisoner of war, or proof of being a recipient of a Congressional Medal of Honor, and proof of an honorable discharge from service.

This bill would eliminate from the eligibility requirements for this pass that a veteran be a veteran of war.

(2) Existing law authorizes the department to offer to a veteran or current active duty or reserve military personnel for the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard of any state a reduced fee or free day use of California state parks, as provided, on Memorial Day and Veterans Day, if proper proof of military service is provided, as specified.

This bill would require the department to issue a discount pass entitling the bearer to 15% off the cost to use all facilities in the state park system to these veterans and military personnel, as provided.