09/04/2026
This bill could effectively eliminate half of our workforce. The public agencies we serve already operate on limited budgets, set by the state.
There is no way the cities or counties we serve could afford the increases that would be needed to support this bill.
These agencies would be forced reduce/eliminate our positions and find alternative options, like cameras, to stay within their budgets. The only alternative our local governments would have, raise taxes to support these cost increases.
Not to mention the increased costs to the security guards this bill supposidy is set out to support. It could raise the cost of the guard card from $44 to $350+!
We are all about raising the standards in our industry. But SB1203 simply isn't the answer.
Urgent update for California's security industry.
SB 1203 just passed the Assembly and is now on Governor Newsom's desk. He could sign it as early as Monday, Labor Day, when labor bills often get signed.
This bill raises costs by an estimated $2 billion a year and pushes guard card renewal fees from $44 to over $350, affecting more than 300,000 licensed security professionals in California.
Call the Governor's office today and ask for a veto. (916) 445 2841. Ask for the Legislative Affairs staff handling SB 1203, or leave a clear message requesting a veto.
Every call is logged and counted.
Full outreach guide with talking points and more ways to help,https://calsaga.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SB1203_Governor_Veto_Outreach_Guide.pdf
