The bill amends the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, specifically section 21, to enhance the process of conducting criminal history checks for individuals applying for various casino-related licenses. It establishes that the board is responsible for conducting state and national fingerprint-based criminal history checks on all individuals applying for casino, supplier, or occupational licenses, as well as on current and prospective employees. The bill specifies that the fingerprints must be submitted to the Department of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review, and it clarifies that the board is not authorized to share these criminal history records with private entities.

Additionally, the bill outlines the specific categories of individuals who will be subject to these criminal history checks, including various levels of occupational license applicants and managerial employees of casino and supplier applicants. It mandates that the Department of State Police retain fingerprints in an automated system that will notify the board of any new criminal arrest information that matches previously submitted fingerprints. The bill also includes provisions for the Federal Bureau of Investigation's participation in an automatic notification system, ensuring that the board is promptly informed of any relevant updates regarding criminal history checks.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 432.221