This bill authorizes local units of government in Minnesota to conduct criminal background checks for individuals applying for employment or licensure in specific roles. It introduces new legal language under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299C, specifically section 299C.77, which defines key terms such as "applicant for employment" and "applicant for licensure." The bill outlines that applicants for employment must be seeking positions that involve access to residential or business properties, while applicants for licensure are those seeking to operate cabarets or massage services.

The bill details the process for conducting these background checks, which includes obtaining a signed consent form, a full set of fingerprints, and the necessary fees from the applicant. Local governments are required to submit this information to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, which will perform both state and national criminal history checks. The results will help determine if the applicant is disqualified from employment or licensure, and failure to cooperate with the background check process can lead to denial of the application.