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

This bill requires youth and sports organizations in New Jersey to obtain criminal history background checks for all employees, volunteers, and organizers who work with individuals under 18 years of age. Organizations must request these checks through the State Bureau of Identification, which will review state and federal records to identify any disqualifying criminal convictions. The bill mandates that background checks be conducted annually, though individuals who have already completed a check for a national or international athletic association within the same year may submit proof instead of undergoing a new check. Organizations that fail to comply face civil penalties ranging from $500 to $1,000 per offense, while individuals who knowingly participate despite being disqualified or organizers who disregard check results could face fourth-degree criminal charges.