The resolution proposes amendments to the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) 55:I.207, which governs the procedures for conducting criminal history background checks on licensed ambulance personnel and nonlicensed individuals. It establishes that requests for background checks must be submitted on a specific form by employers or authorized agencies, accompanied by a fee of $26 and a $5 technology fee. Additionally, it mandates that any request for a criminal history check must include proof of engagement or a contract between the authorized agency and the employer, ensuring that the results are reported back to the authorized agency.
Furthermore, the resolution specifies that effective October 1, 2026, any criminal history check that reveals possible arrest information must be followed by a fingerprint-based background check for verification. The resolution directs the office of the state register to incorporate these amendments into the Louisiana Administrative Code and to ensure that the revised rules are communicated to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.