CA AB1608

Department of Social Services must post annual data on its website regarding criminal background check applications, including total applicants, those granted clearances, those with nonexemptible convictions, and those granted or denied criminal record exemptions, published in aggregate without personally identifying information.

Department must issue a report by January 1, 2022 with findings on the criminal background check process data.

Department cannot require applicants for licenses at specified residential facilities, child daycare facilities, and home health agencies to disclose their criminal history information when securing electronic fingerprints.

Conduct that was subject to an arrest or criminal proceeding cannot serve as basis for denying, suspending, or revoking a facility license unless the individual was denied clearance or a criminal record exemption.

Various technical amendments made to Sections 1568.082, 1568.09, 1568.092, 1569.17, 1569.50, 1569.58, 1596.871, 1596.885, 1596.8897, and 1796.23 of the Health and Safety Code to implement these provisions and update grammatical language.