CA AB2036

Online child care job posting services must display a statement about California's Trustline registry (the official background check program for license-exempt providers) on their websites, accessible within one click of provider profiles.

Job posting services providing information about licensed child care providers must include a statement directing parents to the California Department of Social Services website to access substantiated or inconclusive complaint information.

Background check service providers must supply job posting services with written descriptions of their background checks, including detailed information about databases checked by county, data sources, update frequency, and search methods.

Civil penalties of $1,000 per offense can be imposed by the Attorney General, city attorneys, or county counsels against noncompliant services, after providing 30 days notice to cure the violation.

Individuals damaged by willful violations may bring private civil lawsuits for damages, including general damages, special damages, and punitive damages, plus potential injunctive relief.