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Home/Bills/AB 2796California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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AB 2796: Criminal history information: background checks.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified August 25, 2026

What AB 2796 does, verified August 25, 2026

<p>The bill amends various sections of California law to standardize and expand background check requirements. It mandates fingerprint-based state and national criminal history checks for certain positions, including those involving children or financial institutions. The bill also requires entities to resubmit fingerprints if authorized by the FBI to conduct federal criminal history checks. Additionally, it updates firearm eligibility applications to require digital fingerprint submissions for a comprehensive background check. The bill aims to enhance public safety by ensuring thorough vetting of individuals in sensitive roles and declares immediate effect as an urgency statute.</p>

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Last action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. (2026-08-24)Alert me
Recent actions21 total · showing 5
Aug. 24, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Aug. 20, 2026Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Aug. 17, 2026Ordered to third reading.
Aug. 17, 2026From Consent Calendar.
Aug. 17, 2026Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
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