Bill Strengthening Background Checks for Childcare Workers Passes in Texas
Texas' legislature approved a bill to increase screening requirements for caretakers at foster care facilities. Read More
Atlanta Amends Anti-Discrimination Ordinance to Include Protections for Gender Expression and Criminal Histories
By Rachel P. Kaercher , Wendy Buckingham and William Simmons on November 10, 2022 Read More
Washington Rule Clarifies Background Check Requirements for Long-Term Care Workers
Effective August 11, 2024, Washington's new rule updates and clarifies background check procedures for long-term care workers, aligning state rules with federal requirements and recent legislative changes under SB 5252 . Read More
Minnesota Clean Slate Law: Automatic Expungements Begin in 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, Minnesota's Clean Slate law was set to begin automatically expunging certain criminal records. Read More
New York Clean Slate Act: Changes to Criminal Record Sealing and Reporting
Effective November 16, 2024, New York State will implement the Clean Slate Act, automatically sealing eligible misdemeanor convictions three years after sentencing and felony convictions after eight years. Read More