S.0809

Mandatory Background Checks in Youth Sports

Introduced·1/14/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina S0809 mandates background checks for youth sports coaches.

South Carolina S0809 requires youth sports organizations to mandate background checks for all coaches. This includes state and federal fingerprint-based checks, child abuse registry checks, and checks of Department of Social Services records. The checks must be paid for by the individual or entity requesting them. The bill authorizes the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to retain and store fingerprints for identification purposes.

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Where it stands

Current
Family and Veterans Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 4

10:00 AM

Senate FVS Child Welfare Subcommittee on 809, 845, 858

History

Jan 14

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14

Senate

Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services