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 individual who knowingly discloses confidential DCS or central registry information. The definition of "DCS information" is also clarified, aligning it with existing definitions in the law.

Furthermore, the bill makes conforming changes to existing reporting requirements and access provisions. It updates the language regarding access to DCS information in the central registry, ensuring that the Board has the necessary information to evaluate exceptions. The bill also modifies the reporting requirements for the Board, changing the itemization of applications and exceptions granted. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the protection of sensitive information while streamlining the process for determining exceptions related to child safety.

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