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NJ A3660
NJ A3660Requires criminal history record background checks on certain volunteer sports personnel.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require criminal history record background checks on persons who are applicants or who currently serve as volunteer sports officials for sports teams with members under 16 years of age at no cost to the volunteer sports official. Under this bill, volunteer sports officials include coaches, managers or officials of sports teams. Volunteer sports officials hold positions which place them in contact with minors. It is the sponsor's view that background screening is one approach to preventing abuse of minors by identifying persons with a history of crimes or offenses involving minors or other vulnerable persons. The background checks would be conducted by the Division of State Police. The cost of the background check shall be waived. The Department of Community Affairs would act as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information obtained as a result of the background check. Persons with criminal records would have the opportunity to demonstrate their rehabilitation and avoid disqualification.
AI Summary
This bill mandates criminal history record background checks for individuals who are applying for or currently serving as volunteer sports officials, such as coaches or managers, for sports teams with members under 16 years of age, and these checks will be conducted at no cost to the volunteer. The Division of State Police will perform these background checks, which will include name and fingerprint identification, to identify any criminal history, particularly concerning crimes against minors or vulnerable persons, with the Department of Community Affairs acting as a central point for collecting and sharing this information. Individuals found to have a criminal record will have the opportunity to demonstrate their rehabilitation and prove their fitness to serve before being disqualified, and the bill will become effective 60 days after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3660 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3660_I1.HTM |
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