{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"13681","citation":"Pen. Code, § 13681","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 4. PREVENTION OF CRIMES AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS [11006. - 14315.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-4"},{"name":"TITLE 4.9. California Law Enforcement Accountability Reform Act. [13680. - 13683.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-4/title-4.9"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 854, Sec. 1.   (AB 655)   Effective January 1, 2023.","effective":"2023-01-01","html":"<p>(a) Any background investigation of a candidate for a peace officer position shall include an inquiry into whether the candidate has engaged or is engaging in membership in a hate group, participation in any hate group activity or advocacy of public expressions of hate.</p><p>(b) The hiring agency shall deny employment to a candidate for a peace officer position if, during a preemployment background it is determined that in the past 7 years and since 18 years of age, the candidate has engaged in membership in a hate group, participation in any hate group activity, or advocacy of public expressions of hate.</p><p>(c) A candidate for a peace officer position shall not be ineligible to be hired pursuant to this section if the candidate has ceased all activities described in subdivision (a) and at least 7 years has passed since the last such activity.</p>","text":"(a) Any background investigation of a candidate for a peace officer position shall include an inquiry into whether the candidate has engaged or is engaging in membership in a hate group, participation in any hate group activity or advocacy of public expressions of hate. (b) The hiring agency shall deny employment to a candidate for a peace officer position if, during a preemployment background it is determined that in the past 7 years and since 18 years of age, the candidate has engaged in membership in a hate group, participation in any hate group activity, or advocacy of public expressions of hate. (c) A candidate for a peace officer position shall not be ineligible to be hired pursuant to this section if the candidate has ceased all activities described in subdivision (a) and at least 7 years has passed since the last such activity.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/california-law-enforcement-accountability-reform-act-13681","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}