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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 88(R)

Senate Bill 188

Senate Author:  Miles

Effective:  9-1-23

House Sponsor:  Reynolds


            Senate Bill 188 amends the Health and Safety Code to require an owner or operator of certain group homes to obtain criminal history record information on each individual who is an applicant for employment with or an employee of the group home. The bill makes it a criminal offense for such an owner or operator to employ individuals with certain criminal convictions.