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CA AB1537

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Isaac Bryan

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits California peace officers from working as employees, independent contractors, or volunteers for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, its contractors, or any entity involved in immigration enforcement while off duty

  • Classifies violations of the immigration enforcement employment ban as an act of dishonesty, which serves as grounds for decertification as a peace officer

  • Requires peace officers to report to their employing law enforcement agency any offers, requests, or attempts at secondary employment involving immigration enforcement assistance

  • Declares that all records related to secondary employment of peace officers are public records under the California Public Records Act

  • Imposes a state-mandated local program by requiring law enforcement agencies to accept reports of immigration-related employment offers, with potential state reimbursement for associated costs

Legislative Description

Peace officers: secondary employment.

Last Action

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 3.) (March 3). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/4/2026
Public Safety2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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