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SB 1332

State civil service: employment disqualification: disclosure.

2025-2026 Regular Session

SB 1332 modifies California state civil service disqualification standards and employment disclosure requirements for state job applicants and hiring practices.

April 8 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Bill Summary · SB 1332

Legislative bill overview

SB 1332 would modify California's civil service employment rules regarding disqualification criteria and disclosure requirements for state positions. The bill has been referred to committees on Labor, Public Employment & Relations and Judiciary, though a scheduled April 8 hearing was canceled at the author's request as of March 31, 2026.

Why is this important

Civil service disqualification policies directly affect job access for thousands of Californians seeking state employment and can influence hiring fairness across government. Disclosure requirements around these disqualifications impact both transparency in hiring practices and individuals' ability to understand employment barriers they may face.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of disqualifying offenses: Disagreement likely exists over which criminal convictions, conduct issues, or background factors should disqualify candidates from state service
  • Disclosure timing and burden: Tension between transparency advocates wanting full disclosure versus privacy concerns and whether applicants should learn disqualification reasons before or after application
  • Rehabilitation and second chances: Debate over whether disqualifications should be permanent or allow for redemption after specified periods, balancing public safety with employment opportunity

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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