California AB 2321 to expand Cal/OSHA criminal enforcement and penalize inspection interference from January 1, 2027
Key points
- AB 2321 takes effect January 1, 2027
- Expands the reach of the BOI, Cal/OSHA's criminal investigation unit
- Penalizes interference with inspections
According to law firm Benesch, California AB 2321 will take effect January 1, 2027. It expands the reach of the Bureau of Investigations (BOI), the criminal investigation unit within Cal/OSHA, and penalizes interference with inspections.
What employers should do
- Update inspection-cooperation and reception procedures before January 1, 2027 to avoid interfering with Cal/OSHA inspections
- Confirm with counsel how AB 2321's provisions on employer criminal liability apply
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Status
- Signed, not yet effective
- Effective date
- 2027-01-01
- Official source
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