EnactedFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Anna Caballero (D)
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Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 755, Statutes of 2026.
Sep 29, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a civil detainee Bill of Rights and creates a new oversight division for any locked facility holding people for civil immigration proceedings. It applies to state, county, local and private detention centers and sets standards for care, safety and reporting. The law also gives agencies tools to inspect facilities, require corrections and impose penalties.
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