On Aug. 28, CAL LEG passed bill re community assistance, civil rights.
CAL LEG passed Bill AB 672 related to community assistance for issues re civil rights.
Allowed Civil Rights Department (CRD) to offer community conflict conciliation services in cases of disputes, disagreements, or difficulties relating to discriminatory practices.
Community Assistance
Amends Section 12931 of the Government Code CAL LEG 2-3-2.8-5-1-12931, to authorize the department to offer its services in cases of disputes re discriminations.
Can be authorized upon request of State/local public body, or person directly affected.
Department assistance is limited to investigation, conference, conciliation, persuasion.
Legislative History
On Feb. 13, 2023, bill introduced in Assembly; on May 31, 2023, bill passed Assembly.
On Jun. 1, 2023, bill delivered to Senate; on Aug. 12, 2024, bill was passed in Senate.
On Aug. 12, 2024, bill sent to Assembly; on Aug. 22, 2024, amendments concurred in.
On Aug. 28, 2024, bill was delivered to the governor; bill pending governor review.
Effectiveness
If enacted, bill becomes effective as of Jan. 1, 2025.
Sep. 2024 CAL LEG Governor Approval
On Sep. 22, 2024, CAL LEG reported bill approval by governor, became Chapter 343.
Regulators
CAL LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
Ch. 343, 9/2/2024; Bill AB672, 8/28/2024; Citation: CAL LEG 2-3-2.8-5-1-12931;
