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SACRAMENTO—A bill requiring school resource officers (SROs) to receive training in the use of opioid antagonists such as naloxone that can prevent overdose deaths, is moving forward in the legislative process after unanimous approval by the Assembly Education Committee. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernadino), also directs the Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training to submit a report to the Legislature after five years detailing SRO training participation and related incident data.

• Breaking News: AB 1841 was approved today (Wed) on a 7-0 vote in the Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee.
• YouTube link to news conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZye5bYD03c
• Downloadable link: https://vimeo.com/1174868614/afea80720b?

SACRAMENTO—Children and youth, mental health services, public safety, and clarifying Native American rights and protections are the focus of 2026 bills introduced by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino).

Ramos stated, “This 2026 package focuses on my longtime priorities – families, public safety and correcting past inequities against California Native American. It’s a package that centers around the vulnerable and toward ensuring safe and healthy communities.” 

SACRAMENTO—Protecting crime victims’ rights by ensuring they receive timely notifications about an offender’s release, parole hearings, escapes, or special parole conditions is the goal of legislation introduced by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D–San Bernardino).  

SACRAMENTO—Youth services and resources are the subject of three bills introduced by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D–San Bernardino). His legislation aims to address foster youth needs, the undercounting of indigenous students, and proactive strategies to prevent opioid overdoses at schools. 

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) issued the following statement after release of Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2026-27 proposed state budget:

California celebrates 2025 Veterans Day with more than joyful and proud parades

Veterans and families can save up to $20,000 on state taxes starting with 2025 returns

Assemblymember Ramos championed the tax relief over several years and effort now pays off for military retirees

SACRAMENTO—Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed significant legislation by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) to prevent suicides by identifying new safety measures on the state’s bridges and overpasses. Two other Ramos bills approved by the governor will benefit his district in the city and county of San Bernardino.

SACRAMENTO—Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed three important Native American bills on California Native American Day and proclaimed California Native American Day. One would strengthen high school students’ rights to wear tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies and limit school authorities’ ability to restrict those rights. Another would require the California State University (CSU) system to identify available lands in CSU possession while consulting with Native American tribes that may use them to rebury Native remains returned to the tribes.

SACRAMENTO—A measure to require the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in consultation with the Department of Public Health (CDPH) to identify best practices that may be used as countermeasures to deter suicide attempts on bridges and overpasses was sent to the governor today by the Assembly on an overwhelming supportive bipartisan vote. Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) introduced the bill, AB 440.