Bill Summary for H 162 (2025-2026)
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Summary date:
Feb 21 2025
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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.
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Bill summary
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.