Bill > S1546

This bill modifies the requirements for background screening of athletic coaches in Florida by changing the effective date for when independent sanctioning authorities must conduct level 2 background screenings. Specifically, the bill shifts the mandatory screening date from January 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. A level 2 background screening is a comprehensive criminal history check that involves fingerprinting and searching state and federal criminal databases. The bill maintains existing requirements that independent sanctioning authorities cannot delegate this screening responsibility to individual teams and cannot permit any person to serve as an athletic coach without first conducting a background screening that does not result in disqualification. The bill itself will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a transition period for athletic organizations to prepare for the updated background screening timeline.

Justice

Criminal Justice (S), Rules (S)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1546