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CA SB635

Food vendors and facilities: enforcement activities.


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Introduced
02/20/2025
In Committee
05/01/2025
Crossed Over
06/03/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Sections 51036, 51038, and 51039 of the Government Code, and to amend Sections 114368.8 and 114381 of, and to add Section 114381.3 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to local government.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Street Vendor Business Protection Act, aims to protect sidewalk vendors and compact mobile food operation operators from potential immigration enforcement by local authorities. The bill prohibits local agencies from inquiring about or collecting information related to an individual's immigration status, citizenship, or criminal history when issuing permits or licenses for sidewalk vending. It requires local authorities to accept alternative forms of identification, such as driver's licenses or municipal ID numbers, instead of social security numbers. The bill mandates that local agencies cannot voluntarily provide personally identifiable information to immigration enforcement agents without a judicial warrant and cannot assist in immigration enforcement activities. For sidewalk vendors, the bill limits administrative fines for violations and prevents criminal prosecution, with fines ranging from $100 to $500 depending on the number of violations. Additionally, the bill requires local authorities that have previously collected sensitive immigration or criminal history information to destroy those records by March 1, 2026. The legislation is motivated by a desire to protect immigrant entrepreneurs, promote economic opportunities for low-income communities, and create a more supportive environment for small business owners, recognizing the important role of sidewalk vending in providing access to culturally significant goods and contributing to dynamic public spaces.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. (on 06/04/2025)

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