California Statutes
§ 13681. — 13681. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 854, Sec. 1.)
California·Code PEN Penal Code - PEN·Title 4.9.·Part 4. TITLE 4.9. California Law Enforcement Accountability Reform Act.
(a)Any background investigation of a candidate for a peace officer position shall include an inquiry into whether the candidate has engaged or is engaging in membership in a hate group, participation in any hate group activity or advocacy of public expressions of hate.
(b)The hiring agency shall deny employment to a candidate for a peace officer position if, during a preemployment background it is determined that in the past 7 years and since 18 years of age, the candidate has engaged in membership in a hate group, participation in any hate group activity, or advocacy of public expressions of hate.
(c)A candidate for a peace officer position shall not be ineligible to be hired pursuant to this section if the candidate has ceased all activities described in subdivision (a) and at least 7
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Legislative History
Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 854, Sec. 1. (AB 655) Effective January 1, 2023.