To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to ensure that businesses and organizations that work with vulnerable populations are able to request background checks for their contractors who work with those populations, as well as for individuals that the businesses or organizations license or certify to provide care for those populations.

Summary

The bill amends the National Child Protection Act of 1993 so that companies and organizations that work with vulnerable populations can ask for background checks on the contractors they hire and on individuals they license or certify to provide care. It targets businesses, nonprofit agencies, contractors, and certified caregivers, aiming to improve safety for children and other at‑risk groups. By giving these entities a formal right to request checks, the measure seeks to close gaps that could let unsuitable persons work with vulnerable people.

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