AB 1896: Public employment: disqualifications.

<p>The proposed act amends existing laws governing public employment qualifications in California. It disqualifies individuals from becoming peace officers or holding other public positions if they were previously employed by entities engaged in immigration enforcement between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029. The bill also adds this requirement to the minimum standards for peace officer employment and eligibility criteria set by the Department of Human Resources.</p> <p>Additionally, it makes individuals ineligible for public employment if they were previously employed by such entities during the specified period. This change would apply to all levels of government in California, including cities, counties, districts, and other public agencies.</p> <p>The bill includes provisions that make its requirements severable and notes that these changes address a matter of statewide conce…