Assembly Bill 277: Background Checks for Behavioral Technicians: Would require that all employees providing behavioral health treatment undergo a background check and are prohibited from employment if convicted of a crime involving minors. Current Status: Pending a vote on the Assembly Floor.

Assembly Bill 333: Recycling – Glass Beverage Containers: Helps fund the diversion of tens of millions of tons of waste glass from landfills and recycle it into useful and low-carbon construction materials. Current Status: Held in Assembly Committee on Appropriations.

Assembly Bill 387: Nevaeh’s Law #2: A youth sports organization that elects to offer an athletic program shall ensure that its athletes have access to an automated external defibrillator (AED) during any official practice or match at a location where an AED already exists or during an official practice or match at any public or private local facility with a permanent sports infrastructure used for youth sports programs.  Current Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Health.

Assembly Bill 528: Child Exploitation: In criminal cases related to child pornography, would require graphic evidence to remain in the custody of the court or government and prohibit unauthorized copies in order to prevent the re-victimization of children. Current Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations.

Assembly Bill 767: Sexually Violent Predators: Would prohibit a sexually violent predator from being released within a quarter mile of a child daycare facility or school that has filed a private school affidavit. Current Status: Pending a vote on the Assembly Floor.

Assembly Bill 873: Dental Board Licensing Requirements: Will streamline training for prospective dental assistants to address workforce shortage in the dental care industry.  Current Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Business, Professions, and Economic Development.

Assembly Bill 1568: Megan’s Law:  Strengthens California’s laws against low level sex offenders by mandating proof of completed certified treatment programs before they can petition for removal from the registry. Current Status: Pending referral to an Assembly Committee. 

Assembly Bill 1572: Background Checks for CIF Officials: Would require interscholastic sports officials to undergo an annual background check and requires the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) to verify sprots officials’ eligibility. Current Status: Pending referral to an Assembly Committee.

Assembly Bill 1612: Narcotics Incineration: Would allow law enforcement agencies to safely and securely dispose of confiscated dangerous illegal drugs. Current Status: Pending referral to an Assembly Committee.

Assembly Bill 1617: Hazardous Waste Reporting: Would standardize the dates for which annual reports are due from the Department of Toxic Substances Control and the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. Current Status: Pending referral to an Assembly Committee.