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S 1056

Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025

119th Congress Introduced by John Boozman and 3 co-sponsors

Bill S 1056 provides free criminal history background checks for not-for-profit mentoring programs, ensuring safer environments for youth by screening mentors and volunteers.

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Bill Summary · S 1056

Summary of Bill S 1056

Bill Number: S 1056
Title: Relates to the provision of criminal history background checks free of charge to mentoring programs operated by not-for-profit corporations
Status: Referred to Children and Families
Introduced: January 08, 2025
Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

Bill S 1056 aims to enhance the safety and integrity of mentoring programs operated by not-for-profit organizations by providing criminal history background checks at no cost. The intent is to ensure that individuals involved in mentoring roles do not have disqualifying criminal histories, thereby fostering a safer environment for the youth and communities served by these programs.

Key Provisions

  • Free Background Checks: The bill mandates that criminal history background checks be provided free of charge to not-for-profit mentoring programs. This provision is designed to alleviate financial burdens on these organizations, enabling them to allocate resources more effectively towards their mentoring activities.

  • Eligibility Criteria: The bill specifies that the background checks are applicable to individuals who will be working directly with minors within the mentoring programs. This includes mentors, volunteers, and staff members.

  • Implementation Framework: The bill outlines the process for how these background checks will be administered, ensuring that they comply with existing laws and regulations regarding privacy and data protection.

Affected Parties

  • Not-for-Profit Corporations: The primary beneficiaries of this bill are not-for-profit organizations that operate mentoring programs. By receiving free background checks, these organizations can enhance their recruitment processes and ensure the safety of their participants.

  • Mentors and Volunteers: Individuals seeking to become mentors or volunteers will benefit from streamlined processes, as the financial barrier to obtaining necessary background checks will be removed.

  • Youth Participants: The ultimate beneficiaries are the youth who participate in these mentoring programs, as the bill aims to create a safer mentoring environment.

Legislative Timeline

  • January 08, 2025: Bill S 1056 was introduced and referred to the Children and Families Committee.
  • April 29, 2025: The bill was reported for the first time (1st Report Cal. 724).
  • April 30, 2025: The bill advanced to the second reading (2nd Report Cal.).
  • May 01, 2025: The bill advanced to the third reading.
  • May 05, 2025: The bill passed the Senate and was delivered to the Assembly, where it was again referred to the Children and Families Committee.

Related Bills

  • S 6023: Prior session bill related to similar provisions.
  • A 7506: Prior session bill addressing mentoring program regulations.
  • S 1488: Prior session bill concerning youth safety in mentoring.
  • S 1605: Prior session bill focusing on not-for-profit support.

This summary provides an overview of Bill S 1056, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, affected parties, and legislative progress. The bill represents a significant step towards enhancing the safety and effectiveness of mentoring programs for youth.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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