SB 1171CALIFORNIASession 20252026

High Impact

California SB 1171 prohibits state grant and loan recipients from contracting with ICE

Original title: State funds: grant programs: loan programs: eligibility.

August 13, 2026

State Funds Grant Programs Loan Programs Immigration Enforcement Government Contracting Statefunds eligibility grantprograms loanprograms

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The Frame

What this does

This measure creates a new eligibility barrier for private companies seeking state financial assistance, requiring them to disclose and terminate certain federal immigration-related contracts to qualify for California funds.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Private entities applying for state grants or loans

These entities must certify they do not contract with ICE to remain eligible for state funding.

State grant and loan program administrators

Administrators must update eligibility requirements and verify subcontractor status for applicants.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill prohibits private entities that contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from receiving state-funded grants or loans. Applicants must certify that both they and their subcontractors do not have active contracts with ICE to remain eligible for state funding.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to all businesses?

It applies to private entities applying for state-funded grant or loan programs.

What must a company do to prove eligibility?

A company must certify that neither it nor its subcontractors have contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Expansion of California Values Act principles

The bill extends the logic of the California Values Act from law enforcement cooperation to the broader sphere of state financial assistance.

California Values Act United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Connected Entities

otherCalifornia Values Act“Existing law restricting state resources for immigration enforcement.”Map →

organizationUnited States Immigration and Customs Enforcement“Federal agency whose contractors are restricted from receiving state funds.”Map →

organizationCommission on State Mandates“Body responsible for determining reimbursement for state-mandated costs.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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