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S02577Introduced in the Senate

Permits mentoring programs to conduct background clearances of prospective employees and volunteers to determine whether any such person has been reported for child abuse or maltreatment or is on the sex offender registry.

IntroducedSenate Children and Families

Introduced by Robert Ortt, District 62

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Permits mentoring programs to conduct background clearances of prospective employees and volunteers to determine whether any such person has been reported for child abuse or maltreatment or is on the sex offender registry.

Where it stands

REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

January 7, 2026

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  1. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

  2. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

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