The bill amends several sections of Louisiana's criminal history background check laws, specifically R.S. 15:587, 587.2, and 587.7. It allows the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners to access criminal history records for individuals seeking licensure, while removing the requirement for registration. Additionally, it stipulates that employers can obtain conviction records of job applicants with their consent, and the process for fingerprinting has been updated to allow applicants to submit their fingerprints directly to the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information instead of forwarding them to the FBI.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for the release of expunged criminal history record information under certain circumstances. The Bureau may provide this information to public qualified entities if they can demonstrate that it is necessary to protect vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities. However, private qualified entities are explicitly prohibited from receiving any expunged records. These changes aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness 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)
SB288 Act 483: 15:587(A)(1), 15:2(B), 15:7(B)(3)