THE CASE NOTES · Season 2, Episode 9
Episode summary.
How long should a criminal record follow someone after they've served their sentence? In Season 2, Episode 9 of Collateral Consequences: Freedom's Fine Print, host Larenzo examines California Assembly Bill 2064 (AB 2064), a proposed law that sought to expand civil-rights protections against criminal-history discrimination. The bill stalled in May 2026, leaving an important question unanswered: When does accountability become permanent punishment? In this episode, we break down: - What AB 2064 proposed and why it failed to advance. - California's Fair Chance Act and employment rights for people with criminal records. - How background checks create barriers to employment and successful reentry. - The balance between public safety, accountability, and second chances. - Why understanding proposed legislation matters for criminal justice reform. A criminal record tells part of someone's story. Should it determine their entire future? Whether you're formerly incarcerated, an employer, an advocate, or someone who believes in second chances, this conversation is for you. 🎙️ Hosted by: Larenzo 🎧 Podcast: Collateral Consequences: Freedom's Fine Print 🤝 Fiscal Sponsor: BAVC Media 🌐 Explore reentry resources and education: https://thereentryvillage.org ❤️ Support independent storytelling and reentry advocacy: https://givebutter.com/collateral-consequences Subscribe, follow, and share to help bring these conversations to more people. Next Episode: When Does Reentry End? #CollateralConsequences #AB2064 #CriminalJusticeReform #FairChanceAct #SecondChances #CaliforniaReentry
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