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HB 1069·FL·house

Background Screenings

Signed into LawFiled Jan 6, 2026
Sponsor: Judiciary Committee
Latest Action

Chapter No. 2026-114

May 26, 2026

Summary

The bill defines who counts as an athletic coach for youth teams and requires independent sanctioning authorities to run Level 2 background screenings before anyone can coach or referee. It also sets up registration, admin‑designation, and record‑release procedures for entities that request criminal‑history checks, and it limits the ability to hide expunged or sealed records. The changes aim to improve child safety in youth sports by tightening screening and information‑sharing standards.

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