This bill amends current law regarding the dissemination of criminal history background information by the State Bureau of Identification (SBI) within the Division of State Police. It specifically prohibits the SBI from disseminating such information if there is an unprocessed order of expungement for the individual in question. The bill mandates that the SBI must first verify whether the person has an unprocessed expungement order and update its records accordingly before providing any background information.

The intent of this legislation is to prevent the dissemination of outdated or incorrect criminal history information that could negatively impact individuals seeking employment, licensing, or volunteer opportunities. By ensuring that records are updated to reflect expungements, the bill aims to protect the rights of individuals who have successfully completed the expungement process and to mitigate the potential consequences of erroneous background checks.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53:1-20.6