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S2960Introduced in the Senate

Eliminates fingerprinting fees for licensed childcare hires, require background checks for youth activity instructors, and allow active TS/SCI clearance to satisfy criminal background check requirements.

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Brian Thompson, District 20

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HUMAN SERVICES -- CERTIFICATION OF CHILDCARE AND YOUTH-SERVING WORKERS AND OPERATORS - Eliminates fingerprinting fees for licensed childcare hires, require background checks for youth activity instructors, and allow active TS/SCI clearance to satisfy criminal background check requirements.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study · April 30, 2026

9

Yes

0

No

1

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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