This bill amends RSA 21-P:15-c, III to authorize the commissioner of the department of safety to appoint designees for the verification of employee candidate background checks. The new legal language specifies that the commissioner or their designee will receive reports of any criminal conviction information from the division of state police upon completion of the background investigation. The bill defines the term "designee" to include various positions such as assistant commissioner, division director, assistant to a director, deputy director, bureau chief, or financial responsibility supervisor.

Additionally, the bill allows the department to submit fingerprint information electronically, following the procedures established by the division of state police, while ensuring the confidentiality and security of all criminal history records information. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-P:15-c
SB568 text: 21-P:15-c