This bill establishes a commission tasked with studying the feasibility of creating a statewide fingerprinting and background check database in New Hampshire. The new section, RSA 106-B:18-b, outlines the composition of the commission, which includes two members from the House of Representatives, one member from the Senate, and several commissioners from various state departments. The commission is responsible for evaluating current practices related to fingerprinting and background checks, exploring procedures in other states, and assessing the potential costs and logistics of implementing a centralized database. Members will receive mileage reimbursement for their duties, and the commission is required to report its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2026.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision for the prospective repeal of the newly established section RSA 106-B:18-b, which will take effect on November 30, 2026. This means that while the commission will be active until its report is submitted, the legal framework for it will be removed shortly thereafter. The effective date of the act, aside from the repeal, will be upon its passage, allowing the commission to convene and begin its work promptly.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 106-B:18-b