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NewsTimes of San DiegoAugust 31, 2026San Diego

California expands Safe at Home program to include immigrant support workers

Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2624, which allows individuals providing legal or support services to immigrants to keep their home addresses confidential through the state's Safe at Home program. The law also prohibits the intentional online publication of a participant's personal information with the intent to incite physical harm, punishable by fines of up to $4,000.

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Why It Matters

Starting October 1, 2027, immigrant support workers and their families can shield their home addresses from public records to mitigate risks of harassment and threats.

Key Facts

  • AB 2624 expands the Safe at Home program to immigrant support workers, employees, and volunteers.
  • Participants and their household members can use an alternative mailing address provided by the Secretary of State.
  • The law prohibits the intentional online publication of a participant's address, image, or personal info to incite physical harm.
  • Violations of the anti-doxing provision can result in civil fines of up to $4,000.
  • The law takes effect on October 1, 2027.
  • Participants must provide evidence of credible threats, such as police reports or court documents, to enroll.
  • Inclusion in the program allows for confidential voter registration.
  • Enrollment is valid for four years and is renewable.
  • State and local agencies must accept the alternative address, but private companies and the federal government are not required to do so.
  • Providing false information during the application process is a misdemeanor.

Who's Mentioned

personTina McKinnor“Democratic Assemblymember.”personTerry Schanz“Chief of staff to Assemblymember Tina McKinnor.”personCarl DeMaio“Republican Assemblymember and opponent of the bill.”personJenny Rae Le Roux“Republican candidate for California's 47th Congressional District.”personGavin Newsom“Governor of California who signed the bill.”personGail Pellerin“Democratic Assemblymember and advocate for the bill.”personNick Shirley“Conservative content creator and critic of the law.”