Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill called the Street Vendor Protection Act. This law prevents sensitive information collected from street vendors from being accessed by federal immigration agencies. It aims to protect immigrant entrepreneurs and small-business owners in California.
Key Facts
- Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Street Vendor Protection Act into law.
- The law, known as SB 635, was authored by Democratic Senator María Elena Durazo.
- It prevents the sharing of personal information from street vendors with federal immigration agencies.
- The law is intended to protect immigrant entrepreneurs and small-business owners in California.
- Over 60 organizations, including the California Federation of Labor, supported the bill.
- The law will take effect on January 1, 2026.
- The bill helps ensure that federal immigration enforcement does not use this data against vendors.
- Advocates say it promotes privacy and reduces the risk of deportation for immigrant families.
