CHILD Act of 2025

This bill updates the rules for background checks to better protect kids, seniors, and others who need extra care. It lets groups that serve these people request criminal background checks not only for their employees and volunteers, but also for contractors who work with them and for people the group licenses or certifies to provide care. This closes gaps so more caregivers and workers who have access to vulnerable people are checked before they start work .

Key points:

• Who is affected: Organizations that serve vulnerable people, their employees and volunteers, contractors working for those organizations, and people the organizations license or certify to provide care .
• What changes: Background check rules are expanded so these organizations can request checks for contractors and for licensed or certified care providers, not just direct staff or volunteers .