Takes Effect

Deadline

California Government and elections

State and local agencies must adopt the Attorney General's immigration enforcement policy

Every state and local agency must put in place the Attorney General's model policy on dealing with immigration authorities, or an equivalent policy. The Attorney General also issues guidance to limit how much information in agency databases is available for immigration enforcement.

Who it affects

State and local government agencies, including cities and counties

When

January 1, 2027 is a deadline set in the law.

Official text

California SB 580: Attorney General: immigration enforcement policies.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.

Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.

More California changes on government and elections

All government and elections changes