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AB 421: Immigration enforcement: prohibitions on access, sharing information, and law enforcement collaboration.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 3, 2026

What AB 421 does, verified February 3, 2026

This bill would prohibit California law enforcement agencies from collaborating with or providing information to immigration authorities regarding proposed or currently underway immigration enforcement actions within a one-mile radius of certain sensitive locations, including childcare facilities, religious institutions, hospitals, and medical offices. This prohibition would apply to actions that could be or are taking place near these locations. The bill would also require reimbursement for costs mandated by the state if the commission on state mandates determines that the bill contains such costs. The bill would take effect immediately.

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
Recent actions7 total · showing 5
Feb. 02, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Jan. 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
Apr. 08, 2025In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
Mar. 19, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
Mar. 03, 2025Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and JUD.
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