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SB 1103CALIFORNIASession 20252026

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California SB 1103 requires large retailers to report immigration enforcement activity to the Attorney General

Original title: Large retail stores: immigration enforcement: reporting.

August 13, 2026

Retail Immigration Data Privacy Public Records State Mandates Largeretailstores immigrationenforcement reporting

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The Frame

What this does

This bill creates new transparency and reporting obligations for large retailers regarding federal immigration actions on their property, while exempting the shared records from public disclosure, effective until January 1, 2030.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Large retail stores

These businesses must preserve and report immigration enforcement documentation and provide access to the Attorney General and county agencies.

Large home improvement retailers

These businesses must disclose their immigration enforcement policies on their websites.

County boards of supervisors

These boards must select an agency to receive and manage access to immigration enforcement documentation.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

SB 1103 requires large retail stores to preserve and share documentation and video footage of immigration enforcement activity on their premises with the Attorney General and county officials upon request. The bill also mandates that large home improvement retailers publish their immigration enforcement policies online and authorizes state and county officials to seek court orders to enforce these requirements.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the public be able to see the immigration enforcement records submitted by retailers?

No, the bill explicitly exempts documentation submitted to the Attorney General or county agencies from the California Public Records Act.

What happens if a large retailer fails to comply with these reporting requirements?

The Attorney General or a county counsel is authorized to bring an action for to enforce compliance.

Does this bill apply to all stores?

The bill applies to 'large retail stores' and 'large home improvement retailers' as defined by the state, though the specific square footage or revenue thresholds are not detailed in this summary text.

News Coverage

Lean Left1

Center1

2 sources

Blind spot - no right-leaning coverage

Anniversary of Death Fleeing ICE Sparks Renewed Calls for Passage of ‘Repair Act’

Davis VanguardAug 17, 2026

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NBC4 Los AngelesMay 27, 2026

Bias ratings based on AllSides / Media Bias/Fact Check

Connected Entities

organizationAttorney General“Recipient of immigration enforcement documentation from retail stores.”Map →

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

otherCalifornia Public Records Act“The bill exempts submitted immigration documentation from this act.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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Controversy80
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