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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey requires criminal history background checks for high school athletic officials
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education CommitteeSponsors: Flynn, Victoria A. and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association must require s, including fingerprinting, for all prospective and current athletic officials at sanctioned events. Officials bear the cost of the background check and face disqualification if they have convictions for certain enumerated crimes.
Sports officials officiating high school athletic events in New Jersey must undergo fingerprinting and background checks at their own expense within 60 days of the act taking effect.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Sports Officials
Must submit fingerprints and written consent, bear the check costs, and face disqualification if they have a disqualifying conviction or pending charge.
New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association
Must request background checks through the commissioner, collect documentation from officials, and take appropriate action upon notification of pending charges or convictions.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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