CA AB1650

Enacts the Fair Chance Employment Act, requiring bidders on state contracts involving onsite construction-related services to certify they will not ask job applicants for conviction history information during initial employment applications.

Exempts positions requiring criminal background checks by state or federal law and positions with criminal justice agencies.

Exempts persons obtaining workers from hiring halls pursuant to bona fide collective bargaining agreements.

Became effective upon Governor's approval on September 30, 2014.