Creates new GS 78C-89.1 (Criminal history record check), requiring all applicants to register or renew a registration as an athlete agent to submit to criminal history checks. Makes all information obtained in order to perform the checks confidential. Requires the applicant to pay the costs for the check and fingerprinting, and allows the Secretary of State to collect any fees required by the State Bureau of Investigation for conducting the checks.
Amends GS 78C-93 (Registration; renewal of fees) to increase the fee for an application for registration or renewal of registration from $200 to $250.
Amends GS 143B-1209.57 to include a certificate of registration as an athlete agent to the existing platform license in that statute and revise the title of the statute accordingly.
Effective and applicable to registrations or renewals on or after October 1, 2025.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK FOR ATHLETE AGENTS.
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AN ACT TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK FOR ATHLETE AGENTS.Intro. by Charles Smith, Willis, K. Hall, T. Brown.
Status: Ref to the Com on Judiciary 1, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Mar 27 2025)
Bill History:
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 House: Filed(link is external)
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Thu, 27 Mar 2025 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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