Bill > SB1159

This bill, titled "Professions and vocations: license applicants: individual tax identification number," aims to streamline the process of collecting taxpayer identification numbers from individuals applying for professional and vocational licenses in California. Primarily, it amends existing laws to require licensing boards to collect either an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) or a social security number (SSN) from applicants, regardless of their immigration status, for the purpose of tax law enforcement and compliance with child support obligations. The bill also introduces a new section that explicitly prohibits licensing entities from denying a license based on an applicant's citizenship or immigration status, aligning with federal law. Additionally, it makes several technical amendments to various sections of the Business and Professions Code, Family Code, and Revenue and Taxation Code to ensure consistency and clarity in the collection and use of these identification numbers, including provisions for reporting non-compliance to the Franchise Tax Board and potential penalties for failure to provide the required information.