Chiefs of police and sheriffs authorized to open certain expunged records to determine eligibility to purchase, receive, or carry a firearm.

Summary

The bill lets chiefs of police and sheriffs open expunged criminal records dated after Jan. 1, 2015 when checking a person’s eligibility for a firearm. It requires the records to be kept confidential, to be used only for that investigation, and to notify the person if the record causes a denial, providing a copy on request. The change is meant to improve public safety while preserving some privacy protections.

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