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SC S0809
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Corbin
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AI Summary
- Requires all youth sports organization coaches to undergo fingerprint-based background checks through both the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Mandates checks of the State Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect, DSS records, the National Sex Offender Public Website, state sex offender registries, and equivalent registries for any state where the person lived in the preceding five years
- Applies to private for-profit and nonprofit organizations providing competitive or recreational sports to persons under 18 years old
- Authorizes SLED and FBI to retain fingerprints for future identification purposes and to provide organizations with ongoing criminal history updates including arrests, convictions, and warrants
- Background check costs must be paid by the individual or entity requesting the check, and organizations may consider pardoned convictions when determining fitness to coach
Legislative Description
Mandatory Background Checks in Youth Sports
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
1/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Family and Veterans Services1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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