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AB 1807

Immigration enforcement: use of state-owned property.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and 16 co-sponsors

Prohibits using California state-owned property for immigration enforcement, requires signage, barriers, incident reporting, and rights education for staff and tenants.

Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
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Bill Summary · AB 1807

Summary of AB 1807 (2025-2026) — Immigration enforcement: use of state-owned property

Purpose and intent

AB 1807 seeks to restrict the use of California state-owned property for immigration enforcement activities. The bill responds to concerns about federal immigration enforcement conducted on or through state-owned assets and aims to protect state resources, ensure clear boundaries, and inform employees and tenants of their rights when federal agents appear on state property.

Key goals include:
- Prohibiting state-owned property from being used as staging areas or bases for immigration enforcement.
- Providing signage and barriers to limit access.
- Establishing reporting requirements and educational materials to protect the rights of those on state property.

Key provisions and changes proposed

  1. Prohibition on use of state-owned property for immigration enforcement (Chapter 17.28)

    • State-owned property may not be used for immigration enforcement purposes, including:
      • Staging, assembling, mobilizing, parking, or deploying vehicles, equipment, or personnel.
      • Processing, interviewing, detaining, monitoring, or taking custody of individuals for immigration enforcement.
    • The prohibition does not apply to property covered by a lease in which the state is a party.

  2. Duties of the Department of General Services (DGS) and state agencies

    • DGS, with other state agencies, must identify all state-owned property used or likely to be used for immigration enforcement (e.g., staging areas, processing locations, operations bases).
    • For identified properties, agencies must post signage stating: “This property is owned by the State of California. It may not be used for immigration enforcement purposes.”
    • Agencies must implement physical barriers where appropriate (e.g., locked gates) to limit access.

  3. Mandatory reporting and incident documentation (by Jan 1, 2027)

    • State employees who become aware of actual or attempted use of state-owned property for immigration enforcement must document the incident in writing, include photos or video if available, and report to a supervisor.
    • Supervisors must immediately notify the Attorney General’s office or designee.

  4. Education and signage for rights awareness

    • The Attorney General’s Office will design standardized signage to help restrict immigration enforcement activities at state property.
    • Signage will be freely downloadable from the Attorney General’s website.
    • Agencies must provide educational materials about the rights of employees, tenants, and security staff if federal agents enter state-owned property.

  5. Protection of lawful warrants and severability

    • The chapter does not restrict or interfere with the execution of a lawful judicial warrant.
    • Provisions are severable; invalid parts do not void the remainder.

Affected entities and beneficiaries

  • State agencies and the Department of General Services (DGS) as implementers.
  • State-owned properties across California (e.g., government buildings, parking facilities, parks, vacant lots) identified as potential or actual sites for immigration enforcement activities.
  • State employees, tenants, and security staff, who would receive rights education and reporting requirements.
  • The Attorney General’s Office, which would provide standardized signage and receive incident reports.

Timeline and procedural notes

  • On or before January 1, 2027: Agencies must develop procedures for documenting and reporting incidents of attempted or actual use of state-owned property for immigration enforcement.
  • Post-enactment: DGS and agencies identify applicable properties and install signage and barriers where appropriate.
  • Signage and educational materials: To be designed by the Attorney General and made freely available online.

Conclusion

AB 1807 codifies a clear constitutional and administrative boundary limiting federal immigration enforcement activity on California state-owned property. By requiring identification of at-risk properties, visible signage, access barriers, mandatory reporting, and rights-based educational resources, the bill aims to safeguard state resources and protect the rights of individuals and staff on state property.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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