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CA SB938
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Caroline Menjivar
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AI Summary
- Disqualifies anyone who assisted with federal immigration enforcement after January 20, 2025 from serving as a peace officer in California
- Establishes a 10-year cooling-off period after separation from a federal immigration enforcement agency before such individuals can apply for peace officer eligibility
- Defines "immigration enforcement" as investigating or enforcing federal civil or criminal immigration laws related to presence, entry, reentry, or employment in the United States
- Exempts individuals already employed as peace officers, in the hiring process, or enrolled in basic peace officer training before January 1, 2027
- Applies statewide to all cities including charter cities, with state reimbursement for any mandated local costs
Legislative Description
Peace officers: qualifications.
Last Action
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations4/22/2026
Public Safety4/8/2026
Rules1/29/2026
Full Bill Text
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