Comprehensive Health and Integrity in Licensing and Documentation Act of 2025; CHILD Act of 2025
Summary
The Comprehensive Health and Integrity in Licensing and Documentation Act of 2025 (CHILD Act of 2025) amends the National Child Protection Act of 1993. It expands background check requirements for individuals working with vulnerable populations. This includes contractors and those seeking licenses or certifications from qualified entities.
Expected Effects
The Act will broaden the scope of background checks for individuals working with vulnerable populations. This aims to enhance the safety and well-being of children and other at-risk groups. It achieves this by including contractors and licensed/certified individuals under the purview of background check requirements.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced protection for vulnerable populations through more thorough background checks.
- Increased accountability for organizations and businesses working with children.
- Potentially reduced risk of harm to vulnerable individuals.
- Greater public trust in care providers and organizations.
- Standardized background check procedures for contractors and licensed individuals.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased costs for businesses and organizations due to expanded background check requirements.
- Potential delays in hiring or licensing processes.
- Possible privacy concerns related to broader background check access.
- Risk of false positives or inaccuracies in background check results.
- Administrative burden for qualified entities to manage expanded background check processes.
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Constitutional Alignment
The expansion of background checks under the CHILD Act aligns with the government's responsibility to promote the general welfare, as stated in the Preamble of the US Constitution. While the Constitution does not explicitly address background checks, the expansion can be seen as a reasonable measure to protect vulnerable populations. The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people; however, this act amends a pre-existing federal law and does not appear to infringe on state powers.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).