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NY A05544
Bill
Status
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chantel Jackson
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AI Summary
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Requires youth organizations to check the statewide sex offender registry before allowing any volunteer to have direct contact with children under 18
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Defines "youth organization" as any public or private agency providing supervised sporting, recreational, educational, or religious activities for youth, excluding state-sanctioned educational institutions
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Mandates all active volunteers with direct youth contact be checked against the sex offender registry by January 1, 2026
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Prohibits anyone listed on the sex offender registry from volunteering in positions involving direct contact with youth
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Imposes civil penalties of up to $100 for first willful violations and up to $200 for subsequent violations, enforced by the Office of Children and Family Services
Legislative Description
Provides for a sex offender registry check for youth organization volunteers who have direct contact with youths under the age of 18.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/7/2026