New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

S 3016 — Requires volunteers, employees, and organizers of certain youth and sports organizations to receive criminal history record background checks.

Last action — COMB/W

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill requires background checks for volunteers and employees in certain youth and sports organizations.

This legislation mandates that individuals working or volunteering in specified youth and sports organizations undergo criminal history background checks. It aims to ensure safety and trust within these organizations.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can have increased confidence in the safety of youth and sports programs due to the required background checks.

Summary

Youth & sports org., volunteer/employee/organizer-receive background check

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 08, 2026

Action History

  1. COMB/W

  2. INT 1RS REF SLP

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (115)

115 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3016 do?
Youth & sports org., volunteer/employee/organizer-receive background check
Who sponsors S 3016?
S 3016 is sponsored by Bucco, Anthony M. (Republican), Vitale, Joseph F. (Democrat), Henry, Owen (Republican), Beach, James (Democrat), and Corrado, Kristin M. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 3016?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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