HB 1143: Non-Employment Educational Opportunities Background Check Information
HB 1143 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Jun 3, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe act requires an entity that requires an individual to provide a social security number for a background check for a non-employment-based educational opportunity to accept an individual's taxpayer identification number in lieu of a social security number, including in clinical educational experiences for health-rela...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact identified
Risks
- No direct impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Expands talent pool for clinical and health-related educational programs
Risks
- Potential administrative costs for institutions to update verification procedures
Society
Benefits
- Increases educational equity for individuals without social security numbers
- Facilitates workforce development for essential health-related fields
Risks
- Institutions must establish internal policies for fee structures regarding fingerprint checks
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Entities face civil penalties of up to $5,000 for non-compliance
Analysis based on bill summary; full text not reviewed
Where it stands
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