Large retail stores: immigration enforcement: reporting.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, known as the ‘REPAIR ACT of 2026,’ requires large home improvement retailers in California to report specific information to the Attorney General and county agencies regarding immigration enforcement activity occurring on their premises. This includes documenting raids, disclosing policies related to immigration enforcement, and making data available to the public via their websites. The bill also aims to reduce misinformation and promote transparency surrounding these activities, with provisions for preserving documentation and access for county agencies. The bill will expire on January 1, 2030.
Key provisions
- Large home improvement retailers must provide the Attorney General with video footage and other documentation of immigration enforcement activity.
- Retailers must disclose policies and practices related to immigration enforcement on their websites.
- Retailers must maintain a daily record of immigration enforcement activity, including details about the event.
- County boards of supervisors must designate an agency to access documentation related to immigration enforcement.
- Documentation submitted to the Attorney General is exempt from the California Public Records Act.
- Retailers must preserve documentation for 60 days.
- The bill defines key terms such as ‘large home improvement retailer’ and ‘immigration enforcement activity.’
- The bill’s provisions expire on January 1, 2030.
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