NC H543

Requires all applicants for athlete agent registration or renewal in North Carolina to consent to a criminal history record check, with refusal resulting in denial of registration

Mandates fingerprint-based background checks through the State Bureau of Investigation and FBI national database, with all costs paid by the applicant

Increases athlete agent registration and renewal fees from $200 to $250 for all application types

Requires the Secretary of State to keep all criminal history information confidential and exempt from public records laws

Becomes effective October 1, 2025, applying to applications received on or after that date