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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to background screenings of athletic coaches; amending s. 943.0438, F.S.; providing that an independent sanctioning authority is deemed to be a qualified entity for the purpose of participating in the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse; authorizing a person who has not undergone certain background screening to act as an athletic coach if he or she is under the direct supervision of an athletic coach who meets certain background screening requirements; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing Florida law regarding background screenings for athletic coaches, specifically by allowing an "independent sanctioning authority," which is an organization that oversees athletic competitions or programs, to participate in the "Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse," a system used to check individuals' backgrounds for certain professions. It also permits individuals who haven't completed their own background screening to coach if they are directly supervised by a coach who has met the screening requirements, and it clarifies that independent sanctioning authorities are presumed to have acted reasonably in authorizing coaches if they followed proper background check procedures, particularly concerning allegations of sexual misconduct.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Health & Human Services Committee (House)
Last Action
Now in Judiciary Committee (on 02/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1069 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1069/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1069/Analyses/h1069.HHS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1069/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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