Washington HB1490 mandates fingerprint-based background checks for certain applicants and service providers.

Washington HB1490 requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to mandate fingerprint-based background checks for applicants or service providers who will have unsupervised access to children or juveniles. This applies to those applying for a license, living in a home where a child is placed, or designated as a high-risk provider by the state Medicaid agency. The checks are conducted through the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Washington HB1490 mandates fingerprint-based background checks for certain applicants and service providers.

Washington HB1490 requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to mandate fingerprint-based background checks for applicants or service providers who will have unsupervised access to children or juveniles. This applies to those applying for a license, living in a home where a child is placed, or designated as a high-risk provider by the state Medicaid agency. The checks are conducted through the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.