1 Child Protection Act; Reporting Law; Central Registry. Amend RSA 169-C:35, II and III to read as follows:

II. Upon receipt by the department of a written request and verified proof of identity, an individual shall be informed by the department whether that individual's name is listed in the founded reports maintained in the central registry. It shall be unlawful for any employer other than those specified in RSA 170-E and RSA 170-G:8-c to require as a condition of employment that the employee submit his or her name for review against the central registry of founded reports of abuse and neglect. Any violation of this provision shall be punishable as a violation.

III. Founded reports of abuse and neglect shall be retained for a period of 7 years subject to an individual's right to petition for the earlier removal of his or her name from the central registry as provided in this section.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2020.

1 Child Protection Act; Reporting Law; Central Registry. Amend RSA 169-C:35, II and III to read as follows:

II. Upon receipt by the department of a written request and verified proof of identity, an individual shall be informed by the department whether that individual's name is listed in the founded reports maintained in the central registry. It shall be unlawful for any employer other than those providing services pursuant toRSA 169-B, RSA 169-C, RSA 169-D, and RSA 135-C, and those specified in RSA 170-E and RSA 170-G:8-c to require as a condition of employment that the employee submit his or her name for review against the central registry of founded reports of abuse and neglect. Any violation of this provision shall be punishable as a violation.

III. Founded reports of abuse and neglect shall be retained indefinitely, subject to an individual's right to petition for the earlier removal of his or her name from the central registry as provided in this section.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2020.