S.0996

Fingerprint Background Checks Update

Complete·6/3/26

South Carolina S0996 mandates fingerprint-based background checks for those with unsupervised contact with children in DSS custody.

South Carolina S0996 amends the state code to require fingerprint-based background checks for volunteers, employees, contractors, and subcontractors who have direct unsupervised contact with children in the custody of the Department of Social Services. The checks, conducted by the State Law Enforcement Division and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, aim to determine any state or federal criminal history. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

115 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Not Voting

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4 Absent

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Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Full Committee on 114, 235, 399, 428, 751, 823, 829, 845, 922, 996

Apr 30

9:00 AM

House Judiciary Domestic Relations, Business & Probate Laws Subcommittee on 823, 845, 996

History

Jun 3

Act No. 232

May 19

Signed By Governor

May 15

Ratified R 243