AB 277
Behavioral health centers, facilities, and programs: background checks.
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Bill overview
This bill requires individuals providing behavioral health treatment at centers, facilities, and programs in California to undergo a background check. The bill expands the existing legal framework around criminal history information disclosure to include these behavioral health settings. It aims to enhance safety and protect vulnerable individuals receiving these services by ensuring that those providing treatment have a criminal record check. The bill also clarifies that existing licensed professionals with current, valid licenses are exempt from this new requirement.
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