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4 Co-sponsors
4 Multi-sponsors
History
- Referred to children and families
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BILL NUMBER:A10828
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring a criminal history check for child care employees and volun- teers
Purpose or general idea of the bill
Requires employers and volunteer organizations to conduct a criminal history check of employees and volunteers who will come in contact with children under 18 years of age.
Summary
Employers and volunteer organizations would be authorized to receive a criminal history information check, concerning new employees and volunteers in connection with employment involving contact with persons under 18 years of age. Information would be kept confidential. There would be no fee charged to an employer or volunteer organization for requests for criminal history information. Each employer or volun- teer organization will:
1) Inform the prospective employee or volunteer in writing that there a requirement for a request on their criminal history.
2) Inform new, prospective employees or volunteers before the request, that they have an opportunity to obtain, review, and seek correction on his/her criminal history information.
3) Obtain a consent form, which indicates the person has been informed of the right and procedure necessary to obtain a review.
4), Obtain fingerprints, after receiving written consent from the prospective employee or volunteer. Prospective employees or volunteers may withdraw from the application process and receive their criminal history information. Upon denial of employment, the criminal history information will be returned to the prospective employee or volunteer. The Division shall provide criminal justice information within 15 days after the receipt of the request.
Justification
Children in school and day care facilities, pre-kinder- gartens, members-of scouting groups, athletic teams, Big Brother/Big Sister should have quality care and instruction, as well as protection from persons with a criminal record.
Legislative history
2008: A.4891; Held for consideration in Codes 2007: A.4891; Referred to Codes 2006: A.2475; Held in consideration in Codes 2005: A.2475; referred to Codes 2004: A.2308; Held in consideration in Codes 2003: A.2308; Referred to Codes 2002: A.3370; Referred to Codes 2001: A.3370; Referred to Codes 2000: A.10382; Held for consideration in Children and Families
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This bill will take effect on the first of January, next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.
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