NYC Council Introduction 502

intro.nyc/0502-2024 2024-2025 Legislative Session
Background checks for child care providers, employees, and volunteers.
Status: Committee Committee on Health
Sponsored by Shaun Abreu
Introduced: March 7, 2024

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to complete a request for a background check for current and prospective child care providers, employees, and volunteers within 14 days from the date a request is received. This bill would also require DOHMH to submit to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council an annual report on each request for a background check received by the agency.