Community care facilities: background checks.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill changes California law so that a community care facility can let a new caregiver start working before an out‑of‑state child abuse and neglect registry check is finished, as long as the caregiver passes all other background checks and is closely supervised. It also requires the facility to remove the caregiver immediately if the out‑of‑state check later shows disqualifying information and to notify the state within three business days. The change aims to reduce staffing delays while protecting children.

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Hearings

• Human Services Committee Hearing
  Human Services · Apr 14, 2026
• Human Services
  Human Services · Apr 14, 2026

History

1. Apr 14, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2. Mar 2, 2026Referred to Coms. on HUM. S. and PUB. S.
3. Feb 18, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.
4. Feb 17, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Tangipa · sponsor
• Dahle
• Dixon
• Macedo
• Seyarto

Bill text

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