CAL.Regulation
California bars cities and counties from approving new private detention facilities
Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1367 on September 29, 2026. Government Code section 65850.05 prohibits cities and counties from approving a new land use that authorizes construction of a detention facility, or a change of use that lets an existing building serve as one. A detention facility is any structure a private entity operates for a governmental entity to hold people for criminal, civil or administrative purposes. The ban applies to charter cities.
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Key points
- Cities and counties may not approve new land uses that authorize construction of privately operated detention facilities.California Legislative Information
- They also may not approve a change of use that permits an existing building to be used as a detention facility.California Legislative Information
- Applies to charter cities as a matter of statewide concern.California Legislative Information
- Signed September 29, 2026 as part of California's immigration-enforcement package.Office of the Governor
- Takes effect January 1, 2027, and covers structures holding people for criminal, civil or administrative purposes.California Legislative Information
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