N.J. lawmakers push for youth sports background checks

Excerpted from a NJ.com story by Keith Sargeant New Jersey lawmakers are renewing calls to require all coaches in youth sports organizations across the state, including private teams and trainers, […]
US lawmaker has plan for sweeping overhaul of Privacy Act

Excerpted from a Biometric Update Blog by Anthony Kimery Democratic Rep. Lori Trahan this week released a sweeping report arguing that the decades old Privacy Act of 1974, once a landmark safeguard against […]
FL legislation requires public webpage on background checks

Excerpted from a Florida Politics Blog by Jesse Scheckner It should clarify what can sometimes be an unclear process. A new law aimed at demystifying Florida’s background screening process is […]
CA: How AI hiring rules could impact background checks

Excerpted from a Forbes article by Alonzo Martinez Criminal background checks have long been a critical hiring tool, but accessing criminal records is becoming increasingly difficult. In California, a 2021 […]