New York S03933 requires background checks for individuals seeking employment in roles involving substantial contact with children while dressed as a.

New York S03933 amends the correction law to mandate background checks for individuals applying for positions that involve substantial contact with children while dressed as a children's character. This includes roles such as Santa Claus or mythical characters at events or stores. Employers, organizations, and government entities must use various registries to check for convictions of sexual abuse of a child. Violations by sex offenders result in misdemeanor or felony charges, while employers knowingly hiring offenders face misdemeanor penalties.

New York S03933 requires background checks for individuals seeking employment in roles involving substantial contact with children while dressed as a.

New York S03933 amends the correction law to mandate background checks for individuals applying for positions that involve substantial contact with children while dressed as a children's character. This includes roles such as Santa Claus or mythical characters at events or stores. Employers, organizations, and government entities must use various registries to check for convictions of sexual abuse of a child. Violations by sex offenders result in misdemeanor or felony charges, while employers knowingly hiring offenders face misdemeanor penalties.