Peace officers: training requirements.

CA SB938 aims to update the training requirements for peace officers in California. The bill seeks to ensure that law enforcement personnel receive adequate training to handle various situations they may encounter in the field. This includes a focus on areas such as de-escalation techniques and community engagement.

CA SB938 is a senate bill in the California 2025-2026 Regular Session, sponsored by Caroline Menjivar (D), currently “Vetoed” since September 30, 2026.

We track 5,060 California bills this session, 37 of them sponsored by Caroline Menjivar.

The key recorded vote (Senate, August 28, 2026) ended 30–10 and passed.

Supporters of CA SB938 would highlight that the bill promotes better training for peace officers, which can lead to improved public safety and community relations. They would argue that investing in comprehensive training helps officers respond more effectively and compassionately in challenging situations.

Critics of CA SB938 might argue that the bill could impose unnecessary burdens on law enforcement agencies by increasing training requirements. They may express concerns that this could divert resources away from other critical areas of policing or that it may not address the root causes of issues within law enforcement.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.