California SB635 protects sidewalk vendors by limiting fines, prohibiting certain data collection, and restricting enforcement activities.

California SB635, known as the Street Vendor Business Protection Act, aims to safeguard sidewalk vendors by imposing limits on fines for violations and restricting the collection of personal data. The act mandates that violations of sidewalk vending regulations are punishable by fines, with escalating amounts for subsequent violations within a year. It prohibits local authorities from collecting personal data such as immigration status, criminal history, and other identifying information unless required by law.

California SB635 protects sidewalk vendors by limiting fines, prohibiting certain data collection, and restricting enforcement activities.

California SB635, known as the Street Vendor Business Protection Act, aims to safeguard sidewalk vendors by imposing limits on fines for violations and restricting the collection of personal data. The act mandates that violations of sidewalk vending regulations are punishable by fines, with escalating amounts for subsequent violations within a year. It prohibits local authorities from collecting personal data such as immigration status, criminal history, and other identifying information unless required by law.