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This bill modifies the criminal background check procedures for child care licensing in New Hampshire by expanding the state police's ability to provide comprehensive criminal history information to the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill allows the state police to release a full report of an applicant's criminal history, including confidential information and National Sex Offender Registry status, directly to the licensing department. The legislation broadens the criteria for disqualifying individuals from child care employment by including not just convictions, but also pending charges for serious crimes against children or adults, such as murder, child abuse, sexual assault, kidnapping, and drug-related offenses within the past 5 years. Additionally, the bill includes a provision to lapse any remaining funds in the child care licensing fund into the state general fund on June 30, 2025, and repeals the existing child care licensing fund statute. The changes are designed to enhance child safety by providing more comprehensive criminal background screening for individuals seeking employment in child care settings, with the entire bill set to take effect on July 1, 2025 (with a specific section taking effect on June 30, 2025). The fiscal impact is estimated to be less than $10,000 annually for the years 2025-2028.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=309&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=SB22