Senate Bill No. by Senator Reese amends several sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes related to criminal history background checks. The bill updates the responsibilities of the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information, specifically regarding the provision of criminal history records to the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners and employers. Notably, it removes the requirement for applicants to be registered by the board and instead focuses on licensure. Additionally, it modifies the process for employers to obtain conviction records by allowing them to receive these records directly from the bureau upon the applicant's consent, while also ensuring that expunged records are not included.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for the release of expunged criminal history record information under certain circumstances. It allows the bureau to provide such information to public qualified entities if there is strong evidence that possessing this information would protect vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities. However, private qualified entities are explicitly prohibited from receiving expunged records. The amendments aim to enhance the efficiency and clarity of background checks while ensuring the protection of sensitive information.

Statutes affected:
SB288 Original: 15:587(A)(1), 15:2(B), 15:7(B)(3)
SB288 Engrossed: 15:587(A)(1), 15:2(B), 15:7(B)(3)
SB288 Enrolled: 15:587(A)(1), 15:2(B), 15:7(B)(3)