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Bill would require convictions and adjudications be reported to CPS central registry
Summary
SB 2805 would require courts to report convictions and certain youth adjudications to the Child Protective Services central registry to prevent gaps that keep individuals with disqualifying records from appearing on the registry used for foster and childcare hiring checks; committee approved by voice vote.
Sponsor S4 explained SB 2805 would require that criminal convictions and some youth-court adjudications be reported to the Child Protective Services central registry so that individuals with disqualifying records do not slip through the system used for foster-care and childcare hiring checks.
The sponsor said current reporting is inconsistent and that courts and administrative offices must coordinate with AOC and other agencies to ensure convictions and adjudications are transmitted to the CPS registry. He said the bill seeks to convert an existing discretionary practice into a clear reporting requirement.
After brief questions the committee approved the motion and passed the bill by voice vote.
