Immigration enforcement: use of state-owned property.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Gabriel (A) , Carrillo
Last action: 2026-04-23
Official status: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 15. Noes 3.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details on the consequences for violating these rules.

No Immigration Enforcement at State Property

This law stops state-owned property from being used for immigration enforcement activities and requires signs to be put up about this rule.

What This Bill Does

Prohibits the use of state-owned buildings, vehicles, or equipment for staging, assembling, mobilizing, or deploying personnel for immigration enforcement purposes.
Requires the Department of General Services to identify state-owned property previously used or likely to be used for such activities.
Requires state agencies to post signage at these places stating that they cannot be used for immigration enforcement and may use physical barriers to limit access if needed.
Develops procedures for mandatory reporting by state employees who learn of actual or attempted misuse of state property for immigration enforcement.
Directs state agencies to provide educational materials about rights to people working, living in, or guarding state-owned buildings when federal agents enter.

Who It Names or Affects

State agencies and departments
People working at or using state-owned properties

Terms To Know

Immigration enforcement: Activities by government to enforce laws about who can enter, stay in, or leave the country.
State-owned property: Buildings, land, vehicles, and other items owned by a state's government.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify consequences for violating these rules.
It is unclear how this will affect federal agencies using state-owned property for immigration enforcement without permission.

Bill History

2026-04-23 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 15. Noes 3.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2026-04-23 California Legislative Information
Coauthors revised.
2026-04-13 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on G.O.
2026-04-09 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended.
2026-04-08 California Legislative Information
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on G.O. (Ayes 9. Noes 3.) (April 7).
2026-03-17 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
2026-03-16 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.
2026-03-16 California Legislative Information
Referred to Coms. on JUD. and G.O.
2026-02-11 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 13.
2026-02-10 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1807, as amended, Gabriel.
Immigration enforcement: use of state-owned property.
Existing law includes various provisions limiting how state and local entities may use their resources for immigration enforcement purposes.
This bill would prohibit the use of state-owned property for purposes of immigration enforcement, as specified. In this regard, the bill would prohibit, among other uses, staging, assembling, mobilizing, or deploying vehicles, equipment, or personnel for immigration enforcement purposes. The bill would require the Department of General Services to identify state-owned property previously or likely to be used for immigration enforcement purposes. The bill would require state agencies to post signage at those properties regarding the prohibition and to use physical barriers limiting access, as provided. The bill would require state agencies to develop procedures for mandatory reporting by a state employee who
learns of an actual or attempted use of state-owned property for immigration enforcement. The bill would direct state agencies to make educational materials available regarding the rights of employees, tenants, and security staff if federal agents enter state-owned property. The bill would further require the Attorney General’s office to design standardized signage and to make the signage available to download free of charge on the Attorney General’s internet website.

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