This bill amends Section 67-3008 of the Idaho Code to enhance the process for submitting fingerprints for criminal history record checks. It authorizes various state, city, and local government units, as well as private entities associated with the national child protection act, to submit fingerprints to the Bureau of Criminal Identification 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 shared, emphasizing that requests from criminal justice agencies and courts take precedence. It clarifies that access to these records does not impose a duty on employers or agencies to examine the criminal history of applicants or volunteers. The bill includes a declaration of emergency, stating that it will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-3008