Requires mandatory background checks for persons employed by certain businesses serving minors and prohibiting certain persons from owning such businesses

Summary

Requires mandatory background checks for persons employed by or volunteering at any business corporation, not-for-profit corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership that regularly provides instructional, recreational or extracurricular services to minors, including but not limited to dance studios, gymnastic schools, martial arts academies, sports training facilities, music schools and performing arts schools, tutoring and academic enrichment centers; provides for enforcement and penalties; prohibits certain people from owning such businesses.

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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill aims to enhance the safety and well-being of minors by mandat- ing background checks for employees, volunteers, and independent contractors at businesses that regularly provide instructional, recre- ational, or extracurricular services to minors. Additionally, it prohibits individuals with serious criminal histories or sex offender status from owning or operating such businesses, ensuring a safer envi- ronment for children.

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Where it stands

Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.

Codes · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Codes · New York State Senate, Consumer Protection · New York State Senate.

Recorded votes

• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateMay 28, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (60)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (3)

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• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateMar 9, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (60)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (3)

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• Vote: Committee vote · Consumer Protection

  Senate Consumer ProtectionFeb 24, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (7)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (0)

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• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateJun 13, 2025Result: passed

  Voted yes (58)Voted no (1)Voted present (0)Absent (4)

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• Vote: Committee vote · Rules

  Senate RulesJun 12, 2025Result: passed

  Voted yes (20)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (1)

  See member positions for the vote on Jun 12, 2025 (Committee vote · Rules)

Full history

1. May 29, 2026

   Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.263

   ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.263

   NY Assembly

2. May 29, 2026

   Passed a chamber

   PASSED ASSEMBLY

   NY Assembly

3. May 29, 2026

   Reported out of committee

   REPORTED

   NY Assembly

4. May 29, 2026

   Substituted

   SUBSTITUTED FOR A6568B

   NY Assembly

5. May 28, 2026

   Referred to committee

   REFERRED TO CODES

   NY Assembly