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 these applicants may include those seeking jobs that involve access to residential or business properties, as well as individuals applying for licenses to operate cabarets or massage services.

The bill details the process for conducting background checks, which must include both state and national criminal history checks. Local governments are required to obtain the applicant's consent, fingerprints, and necessary fees to submit to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The Bureau will then perform the checks and return the results to the local government, which will use this information to determine the applicant's eligibility for employment or licensure. Additionally, if an applicant fails to cooperate with the background check process, this may be considered reasonable grounds for denying their application.