OLR Bill Analysis

HB 5199

AN ACT CONCERNING CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK OF YOUTH CAMP EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS.

SUMMARY:

This bill requires youth camps to mandate state and national criminal background checks for employees, volunteers, applicants for paid or volunteer positions, and people affiliated with them who are responsible for transporting campers. The camp must pay for the background check.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2009

BACKGROUND

Related Bills

sHB 1116 reported favorably by the Judiciary Committee, also requires camp workers to undergo criminal background checks.

COMMITTEE ACTION

Select Committee on Children

Joint Favorable Change of Reference

Public Health Committee

Joint Favorable