California AB160 mandates fingerprint-based background checks for various professions and entities.

California AB160 requires criminal history background checks for employees, prospective employees, volunteers, contractors, and subcontractors in various sectors, including criminal justice agencies, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and educational institutions. It mandates fingerprint-based checks for peace officers, public defenders, and others. The bill also extends the Licensed Physicians from Mexico Program, allowing Mexican physicians to practice in California under specific conditions.

California AB160 mandates fingerprint-based background checks for various professions and entities.

California AB160 requires criminal history background checks for employees, prospective employees, volunteers, contractors, and subcontractors in various sectors, including criminal justice agencies, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and educational institutions. It mandates fingerprint-based checks for peace officers, public defenders, and others. The bill also extends the Licensed Physicians from Mexico Program, allowing Mexican physicians to practice in California under specific conditions.