Signed into LawFiled Feb 25, 2026
Sponsor: Rebecca Keltie (R)
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Governor Signed
Jun 4, 2026
Summary
The bill adds new rules that require county or state human‑services departments to run state and federal fingerprint checks on anyone operating, working in, or living in a foster or kinship home. Private placement agencies can receive only a simple eligibility notice, not the full criminal record. Funding is provided to the Department of Human Services and the governor’s IT office to support the new system.
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