Signed into LawFiled Mar 10, 2026
Sponsor: Tom Young (R)
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Effective date 05/19/26
Jun 5, 2026
Summary
The bill updates South Carolina law to require both a state and a federal fingerprint background check for any volunteer or employee of a contractor or subcontractor who works with the Department of Social Services and has direct, unsupervised contact with children. It also bars anyone convicted of crimes listed in Section 63-13-40(A) from such roles. The change aims to strengthen child safety in state‑run childcare facilities.
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