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SB 191CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California SB 191 creates temporary regulatory exemptions for 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Original title: 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

August 30, 2026

2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Public Safety Building Standards Firearms Regulation Tax Credits State Budget 2028OlympicandParalympicGames

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The Frame

What this does

The bill streamlines venue construction and athlete participation requirements for the 2028 Games, impacting local building enforcement, firearm safety protocols, and state tax administration through January 1, 2029.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028

The committee is authorized to define necessary venues and structures and coordinate with state agencies for regulatory exemptions.

Local building and fire code officials

These officials must process alternate fire safety requests and are subject to new reporting requirements if they deviate from state task group recommendations.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill provides temporary exemptions from state building, fire, and firearm regulations for events and venues associated with the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It also modifies tax credit eligibility for film productions displaced by Olympic venue needs and appropriates $100,000 to the Department of Justice for administrative costs.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill change building codes for all residents?

No, the building code exemptions apply only to temporary structures deemed necessary by the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Games.

How does this affect ammunition sales?

It creates a temporary exemption for ammunition vendors to sell to credentialed 2028 Olympic and Paralympic competitors participating in firearm-related events.

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Temporary Regulatory Sunset

The bill establishes a clear sunset date of January 1, 2029, for all major regulatory exemptions, ensuring these changes do not become permanent law.

Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028

Connected Entities

organizationLos Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028“Primary organizer for the 2028 Games.”Map →

organizationState Fire Marshal“Tasked with forming a review group for fire safety requests.”Map →

organizationCalifornia Department of Justice“Responsible for firearm exemptions and administrative tasks.”Map →

organizationCalifornia Film Commission“Determines eligibility for tax credit adjustments.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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