This bill amends the procedures for the Department of Safety regarding employee candidate background checks. It 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 specify that the division of state police will report any criminal conviction information to either the commissioner or a designated department employee authorized to receive such information.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the process for obtaining state and federal criminal history records checks, allowing the department to submit fingerprint information electronically in accordance with established procedures. The department is also tasked with maintaining the confidentiality and security of all criminal history records information received. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of July 27, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-P:15-c
As Amended by the Senate: 21-P:15-c
Version adopted by both bodies: 21-P:15-c
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 21-P:15-c
SB568 text: 21-P:15-c