CA AB277

Requires any person providing behavioral health treatment at a behavioral health center, facility, or program to undergo a background check through the Department of Justice pursuant to Penal Code Section 11105.3

Exempts individuals who hold a current, valid license from a California state licensing board if that licensure process already includes a fingerprint-based background check and the license is in good standing

Adds Chapter 2.10 (commencing with Section 18980) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code to establish these requirements

Creates a state-mandated local program by expanding the scope of criminal penalties for unlawful disclosure of state summary criminal history information

No state reimbursement to local agencies is required because costs arise only from changes to crime definitions or penalties