Directs local governments in GS 153A-94.2 (counties) and GS 160A-164.2 (cities and towns) to require criminal history record checks for any job that requires the new hire to work with children in any capacity. Makes technical corrections. Applies to applications for employment on or after October 1, 2025.
LOCAL GOV'T APPLICANTS/CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK.
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AN ACT PROVIDING THAT COUNTIES AND CITIES SHALL REQUIRE CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS FOR APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT IF THE POSITION BEING FILLED REQUIRES THE APPLICANT TO WORK WITH CHILDREN IN ANY CAPACITY.Intro. by Loftis, N. Jackson, Ward, Kidwell.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Mar 26 2025)
Bill History:
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Fri, 21 Feb 2025 House: Filed
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Mon, 24 Feb 2025 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Tue, 4 Mar 2025 House: Reptd Fav
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Tue, 4 Mar 2025 House: Re-ref Com On State and Local Government
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Tue, 18 Mar 2025 House: Reptd Fav
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Tue, 18 Mar 2025 House: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Mon, 24 Mar 2025 House: Reptd Fav
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Mon, 24 Mar 2025 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Mon, 24 Mar 2025 House: Placed On Cal For 03/25/2025
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025 House: Passed 2nd Reading
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025 House: Passed 3rd Reading
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 House: Regular Message Sent To Senate
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 Senate: Regular Message Received From House
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
H 162
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