CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS AND CRIME INFORMATION – Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding submission by a covered entity for fingerprint screening.
Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026 Session Law Chapter 77 Effective: 07/01/2026
Summary
The act requires private organizations that serve children, the elderly or disabled to send fingerprints only to the state bureau, which may forward them to the FBI for background checks. It also updates who can request criminal history records, adds identification and consent requirements, and inserts a disclaimer that an arrest without disposition is not proof of guilt. The changes aim to protect vulnerable populations and ensure consistent handling of fingerprint and record information.
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