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This bill, known as the Street Vendor Business Protection Act, aims to protect sidewalk vendors, particularly those from immigrant and low-income communities, by establishing strict privacy protections and limiting the ability of local authorities to collect and share sensitive personal information. The bill prohibits local authorities from inquiring about or collecting information related to a vendor's immigration status, citizenship, or criminal history when issuing permits, and prevents them from voluntarily sharing personally identifiable information without a subpoena or judicial warrant. It defines personally identifiable information broadly, including details like name, address, phone number, and identification numbers. The bill also limits administrative fines for violations of sidewalk vending regulations, with progressively increasing penalties for repeat offenses, and ensures that vendors cannot be arrested solely for sidewalk vending violations. Additionally, the bill requires local authorities and enforcement agencies to destroy any previously collected sensitive information about vendors by March 1, 2026, and prohibits using local resources for immigration enforcement activities. The legislation's intent is to promote entrepreneurship, protect vendor privacy, and prevent potential family separation or harassment of immigrant vendors by reducing barriers to entering the formal economy.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

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