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- Referred to children and families
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BILL NUMBER:A10358
Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to permitting local chapters of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America to have access to conviction records of volunteers
Purpose or general idea of bill
To help ensure that Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America volunteers and/or employees have no criminal history which could adversely affect their child caring responsibilities.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 378 (a) of the Social Services Law is amended to allow the Division of Criminal Justice Services to promulgate rules and regulations governing Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America's access to criminal records for its volunteers and/or employ- ees.
Justification
As part of the effort to prevent the abuse of children outside of the home, the screening of persons who have substantial contact with children is essential. This bill recognizes and responds to the unique nature of the services of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America organizations whose volunteers and/or employees spend large amounts of time within a one-on-one situation with children. It is essential that mechanisms are in place to ensure that these individuals and/or employ- ees do not have any criminal convictions involving activity which would jeopardize a child's well-being.
Prior legislative history
2008: A.5028; held for consideration in children and families 2007: A.5028; referred to children and families 2006: A.2510; held for consideration in children and families 2005: A.2510; referred to Children and Families 2004: A.2293; held for consideration in children and families 2003: A.2293; referred to Children and Families 2002: A.3136; held for consideration in children and families 2001: A.3136; referred to Children and Families 2000: A.2759; referred to Children and Families 1999: A.2759; held for consideration in children and families 1998: A.3292; held for consideration in children and families 1997: A.3292; referred to Children and Families 1996: A.1714; Reference changes to Children and Families 1995: A.1714; Referred to Social Services 1994: A.3080; referred to Children and Families
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
One hundred and twenty days after it has become law.
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