Criminal history information: background checks.
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Two Thirds
Fiscal committee
No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends various California laws to expand access to criminal history information for background checks. It authorizes the Attorney General to provide this information to peace officers of tribes in other states, revises fingerprinting requirements for employees of schools and heritage schools, and clarifies procedures for certain entities like humane societies and Medi-Cal providers. The bill also addresses firearm eligibility checks and requires the Department of Public Health to conduct background checks for certain providers, making conforming changes throughout the code. It’s an urgency measure intended to take effect immediately.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Attorney General to share criminal history information with peace officers of tribes in other states.
- Revises fingerprinting requirements for employees of schools and heritage schools providing services like janitorial, grounds maintenance, and food services.
- Requires the Department of Public Health to conduct criminal background checks for Medi-Cal providers instead of the Department of Health Care Services.
- Modifies the process for confirming a humane officer’s appointment, requiring a criminal history background check.
- Allows the Deputy Director of Boating and Waterways to extend temporary licenses for firearm applicants to comply with background check requirements.
- Expands the list of individuals requiring criminal background checks for facilities licenses, including administrators, supervisors, and managers.
- Clarifies requirements for fingerprint submission and related information for various entities.
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Primary sponsor
Committee on Public Safety
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