California Requires AG Model Policies Limiting Immigration Enforcement Assistance

Policy ID

CA-LA-2025-10-12

State Response

Statewide,

Legislative Action

Data Privacy, Staff Guidance, State and Local Law Enforcement

Short Description

Passed in 2025, SB 580 requires the California Attorney General, by July 1, 2026, to publish model policies for state and local agencies limiting assistance with immigration enforcement and to issue guidance restricting how government databases can be accessed for immigration enforcement purposes; agencies must adopt the guidance by January 1, 2027.

Date Adopted

10/12/2025

Updates

In mid-2026, the California Attorney General’s Office published its required Guidance and Model Policies to Assist State and Local Agencies in Responding to Immigration Issues pursuant to SB 580.