Bill > AB2448

This bill requires the California Civil Rights Department to establish a pilot program by January 1, 2025, that recognizes businesses for creating safe and welcoming environments free from discrimination and harassment of customers. The bill sets out criteria businesses must meet to qualify for this recognition, such as demonstrating compliance with the Unruh Civil Rights Act, offering employee training, and informing the public of their rights and how to report violations. The department will provide a certificate to qualifying businesses and publish a database of these businesses on its website. By January 1, 2028, the department must evaluate the effectiveness of this recognition program, including whether it affects customer behavior, incentivizes business compliance with anti-discrimination laws, or reduces incidents of discrimination and harassment. The recognition does not establish or provide a defense against claims brought under existing law, and the bill's provisions will be repealed on July 1, 2028.

Budget and Finance, Justice, Labor and Employment

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