The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes by requiring the Department of Child Safety (DCS) to provide all DCS information and central registry information to the Board of Fingerprinting for the purpose of determining exceptions to the central registry. This insertion would enhance the Board's ability to make informed decisions regarding individuals seeking exceptions after being disqualified due to background checks. Additionally, the bill would introduce a new provision that classifies the intentional disclosure of confidential DCS or central registry information as a class 5 felony, thereby increasing the legal consequences for such actions.

Furthermore, the bill would define "DCS information" to clarify what constitutes confidential data collected during investigations, excluding information from child welfare agency licensing records. The bill also includes conforming changes to ensure consistency within the statutes. Overall, these updates aim to strengthen the protection of sensitive information while providing the Board with the necessary data to assess exceptions effectively.

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