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AB-324 • 2026

California Values Act: exception.

California Values Act: exception.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Sanchez
Last action
2025-04-24
Official status
From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not specify the exact nature of information that can be shared with federal authorities or the specific actions police agencies are allowed to take under this exception.

California Values Act: Exception for Sex Trafficking

This law makes an exception to the California Values Act by allowing police to help with immigration enforcement if someone is accused of or has been found guilty of sex trafficking.

What This Bill Does

  • Adds a new part to the California Values Act that allows exceptions for certain crimes involving sex trafficking.
  • Allows California police agencies to investigate, interrogate, detain, detect, and arrest people who are suspected of violating laws related to sex trafficking.
  • Permits law enforcement to provide information about these individuals to federal authorities.

Who It Names or Affects

  • California law enforcement agencies
  • People accused of or convicted of sex trafficking violations

Terms To Know

California Values Act
A law that stops California police from helping with federal immigration enforcement.
Sex Trafficking
Forcing someone into the sex trade or making them do sexual acts against their will.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how much information can be shared with federal authorities.
  • It is unclear what specific actions police agencies are allowed to take under this exception.

Bill History

  1. 2025-04-24 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  2. 2025-04-22 California Legislative Information

    In committee: Set, final hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  3. 2025-04-08 California Legislative Information

    In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. 2025-03-11 California Legislative Information

    In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  5. 2025-03-03 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and JUD.

  6. 2025-01-28 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee February 27.

  7. 2025-01-27 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 324, as introduced, Sanchez.
California Values Act: exception.
Existing law, the California Values Act, generally prohibits California law enforcement agencies from investigating, interrogating, detaining, detecting, or arresting persons for immigration enforcement purposes. Existing law provides certain limited exceptions to this prohibition, including transfers of persons pursuant to a judicial warrant and providing certain information to federal authorities regarding persons convicted of human trafficking.
This bill would additionally except, for purposes of the act, any California law enforcement agency performing any responsibilities under the scope of its jurisdiction regarding any person who is alleged to have violated, or who has been previously convicted of violating, specified provisions relating to sex trafficking.

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