This bill amends the procedures for the Department of Safety regarding employee candidate background checks. It specifically allows designated employees of the department, authorized by the commissioner, to receive criminal conviction information directly from the state police. The bill modifies RSA 21-P:15-c, III, by inserting provisions that enable the commissioner or a designated employee to receive this information, enhancing the department's ability to process background checks efficiently.

Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement for the department to submit a state criminal history records release form to the division of state police for state records checks, and both a criminal history records release form and an applicant fingerprint card for federal and state records checks. The department is also permitted to submit fingerprint information electronically and is tasked with ensuring the confidentiality and security of all criminal history records information received. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-P:15-c
As Amended by the Senate: 21-P:15-c
SB568 text: 21-P:15-c