Confused by California's SB 1454? Here's a plain-language guide
Some security regulations are changing. Most are not.
Over the past several years, California’s houses of worship and faith-based organizations have faced an ongoing series of state mandates that have reshaped their administrative and financial responsibilities. AB 506 required youth service organizations to establish comprehensive child abuse prevention policies – including mandatory training and Live Scan background checks (digital fingerprinting).
Another wave of regulatory change is emerging – this one focusing on security practices. If you’re familiar with California Senate Bill 1454 (SB 1454), it’s likely because insurance companies and related vendors have seized on this change and turned it into a marketing opportunity. When sales goals are intertwined with education, objectivity is sometimes lost. For this reason, we've created a free e-book. Our goal is to provide a straightforward, factual summary and analysis that creates no unnecessary alarm (Spoiler: There's no need to be alarmed).
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