This bill amends the existing law regarding employee candidate background checks by allowing the commissioner of the department of safety to designate an authorized person to receive criminal conviction information during background investigations. Specifically, it modifies RSA 21-P:15-c, III, to include new provisions that state the division of state police will report any criminal conviction information not only to the commissioner but also to 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 bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of August 18, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-P:15-c
As Amended by the House: 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
HB1363 text: 21-P:15-c