Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's public-safety rules to modify provisions of the Fair Chance city law 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.
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; increasing administrative penalties for violations; and increasing liquidated damages available in a lawsuit.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to expand protections under the Fair Chance Ordinance in response to evolving societal issues regarding criminal history and employment.
The Reentry Council urged the enactment of an ordinance to reduce barriers to housing and employment for individuals based on arrest or conviction records.
The Board of Supervisors introduced the ordinance to amend the Police Code regarding the Fair Chance Ordinance, focusing on the use of criminal history in employment and housing decisions.
The ordinance was substituted and assigned under the 30-day rule, reflecting updates to its provisions.
The ordinance was transferred to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee for further review.
The ordinance was referred to relevant departments for comments and reports.
The ordinance is scheduled for a committee hearing to discuss its implications and gather public input.
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