Bill > SB580

This bill requires the California Attorney General to develop and publish model policies and guidance by July 1, 2026 to limit state and local agencies' cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts. Specifically, the Attorney General must create guidelines for how state and local agencies interact with immigration authorities and manage their databases to minimize the potential use of information for immigration enforcement purposes. By January 1, 2027, all state and local agencies must implement these model policies or equivalent policies. The bill is motivated by the legislature's belief that immigrants are essential community members and that indiscriminate immigration enforcement can negatively impact state and local functions. The legislation also emphasizes protecting individual privacy rights and maintaining trust between immigrant communities and government agencies. The bill applies to all California cities, including charter cities, and includes provisions for potential state reimbursement to local agencies if implementing the new requirements creates additional costs. If any part of the bill is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions can still be enforced.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB580