This bill would mandate certain agencies to collect biometric identifiers and provide for their dissemination. This bill would authorize the use of certain approved biometric identification devices by law enforcement officers to identify individuals. This bill would establish and provide for the operation of the Alabama Background Check Service. This bill would provide for approved uses and types of background checks for noncriminal justice purposes. This bill would authorize the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to establish and collect fees for background checks for noncriminal justice purposes. This bill would establish the Alabama Rap Back Program. This bill would provide penalties for the misuse of a background check report. This bill would make various changes to update terminology and would make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style. This bill would also repeal a provision of law relating to the release of criminal history information.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 41-9-590, 41-9-594, 41-9-625, 41-9-650, 41-9-650, 41-9-650, 41-9-650, 41-9-650, 41-9-650, 41-9-590, 41-9-594, 41-9-625, 41-9-650