This bill authorizes local units of government in Minnesota to conduct criminal background checks for individuals applying for employment or licensure in specific roles. The new legal language introduces definitions for "applicant for employment" and "applicant for licensure," specifying that these terms apply to individuals seeking jobs that involve access to residential or business properties, as well as those applying for licenses to operate cabarets or massage services.

The bill outlines the process for conducting these background checks, which includes obtaining the applicant's consent, collecting fingerprints, and submitting the necessary documentation and fees to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The Bureau will perform both state and national criminal history checks and return the results to the local government, which will then determine the applicant's eligibility based on the findings. Notably, the bill states that an applicant's failure to cooperate with the background check process can be grounds for denying their application.