The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to the Department of Child Safety (DCS) and the Board of Fingerprinting. It would require DCS to provide all DCS information and central registry information to the Board for the purpose of determining central registry exceptions, as specified in the new section 8-804.03. Additionally, the bill introduces a class 5 felony for any person who knowingly discloses confidential DCS or central registry information. The definition of "DCS information" is also clarified to align with existing statutes.

Current access provisions to DCS information in the central registry would be updated to reference both sections 8-804 and the new section 8-804.03. The bill also modifies reporting requirements for the Board, changing the itemization of applications for exceptions and the offenses related to those applications. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the confidentiality and security of DCS information while ensuring that the Board has the necessary access to make informed decisions regarding central registry exceptions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-804, 8-804.03, 8-807, 41-619.54, 41-619.57, 8-804.01, 8-804.02, 36-551, 13-3601, 13-1423, 11-593, 41-3801, 8-807.01, 39-121.02, 41-619.55, 41-619.51, 41-1758.03, 41-1758.07, 8-801
Senate Engrossed Version: 8-804, 8-804.03, 8-807, 41-619.54, 41-619.57, 8-804.01, 8-804.02, 36-551, 13-3601, 13-1423, 11-593, 41-3801, 8-807.01, 39-121.02, 41-619.55, 41-619.51, 41-1758.03, 41-1758.07, 8-801
Chaptered Version: 8-804, 8-804.03, 8-807, 41-619.54, 41-619.57, 8-804.01, 8-804.02, 36-551, 13-3601, 13-1423, 11-593, 41-3801, 8-807.01, 39-121.02, 41-619.55, 41-619.51, 41-1758.03, 41-1758.07, 8-801