AB 1627: Public employment: disqualifications.

<p>The bill amends sections of California's government code regarding public employment qualifications. It disqualifies individuals from becoming peace officers if they were employed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) between September 1, 2025, and January 20, 2029. The State Personnel Board can restore eligibility to disqualified individuals based on their rehabilitated moral character.</p> <p>The bill also requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to conduct background investigations for peace officer applicants that include prior ICE employment history.</p> <p>By imposing these requirements, the bill mandates local governments not to employ certain individuals as peace officers, which could lead to state-mandated local programs. The bill includes provisions making its sections severable and declares it addresses a statewide concern rather than a municip…