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DE SB67

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kyra Hoffner

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Origin

Senate

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Criminal history reports obtained through the Background Check Center (BCC) screening process are now valid for 3 years from the date of fingerprinting, allowing applicants to use the same report for multiple prospective employers

  • Employers hiring workers for private residences must still obtain criminal history before employment and provide it to the person receiving services upon request

  • The Department must establish regulations requiring use of the "Rap Back System" to automatically notify current and future employers of any subsequent criminal activity by an employee

  • Removes the previous requirement for the Department to regulate the frequency of fingerprint collection, replacing it with the Rap Back System notification requirement

  • Adds a formal definition of "Rap Back System" referencing Title 11 § 8502 of Delaware Code

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Background Check Center.

Last Action

Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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