Relates to the provision of criminal history background checks free of charge to mentoring programs operated by not-for-profit corporations

This bill eliminates processing fees for criminal history background checks required by mentoring programs operated by non-profit organizations. It directly affects qualifying non-profit mentoring programs and their volunteer mentors by removing a $25 fee (plus $50 surcharge) that previously applied. The key mechanism amends existing laws to require state agencies to provide these checks free of charge when requested by eligible programs. This change applies specifically to programs meeting the defined criteria under New York's social services law, such as those run by incorporated non-profits or educational institutions.