State government: Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency: Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency within the California state government, headed by a Secretary appointed by the Governor. The agency’s purpose is to enhance inclusion for immigrants and refugees in California’s social, cultural, economic, and civic life. It also creates the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, transfers existing programs, and implements data privacy protections, limiting information sharing and prohibiting immigration enforcement activity.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency and its Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.
- Designates a Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Inclusion to lead planning and coordination of services.
- Transfers existing programs and property related to immigrant and refugee affairs to the new agency.
- Creates the Immigrant and Refugee Inclusion Fund to support agency activities.
- Limits interagency sharing of personal information of immigrants and refugees.
- Prohibits the agency from participating in immigration enforcement activity.
- Requires the agency to develop a mission statement, strategic plan, and matrix of success.
- Establishes a repeal date for the bill's provisions.
Who is affected
- Immigrants
- Refugees
- California State Government Agencies
- The Governor’s Office
- State Legislature
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