The bill amends Section 67-3008 of the Idaho Code to enhance the process for submitting fingerprints of certain individuals to the Bureau of Criminal Identification. It authorizes state, city, and local government units, as well as private entities associated with the National Child Protection Act of 1993, to submit fingerprints for examination. The bill also revises terminology and makes technical corrections, ensuring that the Bureau remains the sole source for fingerprint submissions related to criminal justice and licensing purposes.

Additionally, the bill outlines the conditions under which criminal history records can be accessed and disseminated. It specifies that requests for criminal history records must be made in writing and may require fingerprints for identification. The bill emphasizes that access to these records does not impose a duty on employers or agencies to examine the criminal history of applicants. It also establishes that unauthorized dissemination of criminal history information is prohibited without a signed release from the subject of the record. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, due to an emergency declaration.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-3008