The bill, introduced by Senator Boudreaux, enacts a new provision under R.S. 15:587.7(A)(3)(c) to enhance the volunteer and employee criminal history system in Louisiana. This system allows qualified entities to access state and federal criminal history records for certain individuals who may have access to vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities. The bill specifically defines "individual" to include contractors who work with or seek to work with these qualified entities.

The key insertion in the bill is the addition of the definition of "individual" to include those who are contractors with qualified entities. This change broadens the scope of individuals subject to background checks, ensuring that contractors are also vetted for criminal history, thereby enhancing the safety and security of the populations served by these entities.