AB 1801: Public agencies: approval: detention facilities.

This bill aims to amend the law regarding detention facilities in California. It prohibits public agencies from approving or executing documents related to the building or reuse of existing buildings by private corporations, contractors, or vendors to house or detain non-citizens for civil immigration proceedings. To do so, public entities must provide public notice of the proposed action at least 180 days prior to execution or approval, offer access to related documents, and hold public meetings to solicit and hear comments. The public notice must include specific details and be publicly available. The bill also requires public meetings to be open to the public and conducted in a certain manner. These provisions apply independently to public entities and are declaratory of existing law.