Requires mandatory background checks for persons employed by or volunteering at any business corporation, not-for-profit corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership that regularly provides instructional, recreational or extracurricular services to minors, including but not limited to dance studios, gymnastic schools, martial arts academies, sports training facilities, music schools and performing arts schools, tutoring and academic enrichment centers; provides for enforcement and penalties; prohibits certain people from owning such businesses.
Summary
Bill S05257 mandates background checks for individuals employed by or volunteering at youth service providers, which include businesses and organizations offering instructional, recreational, or extracurricular services to minors. The bill specifies that background checks must include searches of state and national sex offender registries, and it requires these checks to be conducted prior to employment and every three years thereafter. Additionally, individuals who refuse to consent to these checks or who are registered as sex offenders are disqualified from working at these facilities. The bill also prohibits registered sex offenders from owning or operating such businesses.
Impact
This legislation amends the general business law in New York, establishing stringent requirements for youth service providers to ensure the safety of minors. It introduces civil penalties for non-compliance and empowers the Attorney General and local authorities to enforce these regulations. The bill aims to enhance child protection measures across various sectors that engage with minors, thereby potentially affecting a wide range of service providers, from educational institutions to recreational facilities.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill S05257 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as indicated by unanimous support in committee and floor votes. The bill has received backing from various stakeholders concerned about child safety, reflecting a strong legislative commitment to protecting minors in community settings.
Contention
While there is broad support for the bill, potential points of contention may arise regarding the implications for youth service providers, particularly concerning the administrative burden of conducting frequent background checks and the impact on individuals who may be disqualified from employment due to past offenses. However, specific opposition has not been documented in the available discussions.
Same As
Requires mandatory background checks for persons employed by or volunteering at any business corporation, not-for-profit corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership that regularly provides instructional, recreational or extracurricular services to minors, including but not limited to dance studios, gymnastic schools, martial arts academies, sports training facilities, music schools and performing arts schools, tutoring and academic enrichment centers; provides for enforcement and penalties; prohibits certain people from owning such businesses.
Requires mandatory background checks for persons employed by or volunteering at any business corporation, not-for-profit corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership that regularly provides instructional, recreational or extracurricular services to minors, including but not limited to dance studios, gymnastic schools, martial arts academies, sports training facilities, music schools and performing arts schools, tutoring and academic enrichment centers; provides for enforcement and penalties; prohibits certain people from owning such businesses.
Modifying certain business filing and fee requirements for business trusts, foreign corporations and limited partnerships; authorizing professional corporations or limited liability companies formed or organized to render a professional service to participate in transactions under the business entity transactions act; and making certain information provided by registered agents a public record.
In general provisions relating to partnerships and limited liability companies, providing for duties of nonprofit corporations in public-private partnerships with the Commonwealth.
AN ACT relating to corporations, partnerships and associations; providing for administrative dissolution of or revocation of certificate of authority for corporations, limited liability companies and statutory foundations as specified; and providing for an effective date.
Authorizes certain penalties to be assessed against members of a limited liability company and partners of a limited liability partnership or partnership.