Public agencies: approval: detention facilities.
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill restricts local governments – including cities, counties, and city/county entities – from approving or using land or permits for private facilities that house or detain noncitizens for civil immigration proceedings. It requires extensive public notice and comment before any such approvals can be granted, ensuring transparency and community input. The bill also clarifies existing rules regarding public records access for detention facilities.
Key provisions
- Requires public agencies to provide 180 days’ notice to the public before approving or executing documents related to facilities housing noncitizens for civil immigration custody.
- Mandates at least two public meetings for soliciting and hearing public comments on proposed actions.
- Specifies requirements for public notice, including content, posting, publication, and broadcast in multiple languages.
- Requires agencies to promptly provide access to relevant documents related to the proposed action.
- Applies to a wide range of approval documents, including deeds, permits, and other signifying documents.
- Clarifies that the provisions apply independently to all levels of local government.
- States that the provisions are declaratory of existing law.
- Addresses existing contracts related to detention facilities, limiting renewals or modifications that would expand capacity.
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