S.628

Requires State employer to ascertain child abuse or sexual misconduct in employment applications for certain positions involving children; requires background checks for current and prospective employees.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S628 mandates background checks for state employers and service providers hiring for positions involving children.

New Jersey S628 requires state employers and service providers to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct in employment applications for positions involving children. It mandates criminal history and child abuse record background checks for current and prospective employees in such positions. The bill outlines specific crimes and offenses that would disqualify an applicant or employee, such as child abuse, sexual assault, and kidnapping.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee