Legislation Details

File #: 260540    Version: 1 Name: Police Code - Expanding Protections - Fair Chance Ordinance
Type: Ordinance Status: 30 Day Rule
Introduced: 5/19/2026 In control: Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee
On agenda: Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Ordinance amending the Police Code to modify provisions of the Fair Chance Ordinance that regulate the use of criminal history in certain employment and housing decisions specifically by providing that employers and affordable housing providers may not use out-of-state criminal convictions or arrests for conduct that is lawful in California related to abortion-related healthcare, drag performances, gender-affirming care, and spontaneous abortion, as defined, in making certain employment or housing-related decisions; giving enforcement and rulemaking authority for the employment provisions to the Human Rights Commission in place of the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement; increasing administrative penalties for violations; and increasing liquidated damages available in a lawsuit.
Sponsors: Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
Attachments: 1. Leg Ver1, 2. Leg Dig Ver1, 3. FYI Referral 052726
Legislation Details
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