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 releasing 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 an order of expungement has been granted and update its records accordingly before disseminating any background information. This change aims to prevent the dissemination of outdated or incorrect information that could negatively impact individuals seeking employment, licensing, or volunteer opportunities.

The bill addresses a gap in existing law, which does not currently require the SBI to update records to reflect expungement orders before providing background checks. By ensuring that the SBI updates its records in cases of unprocessed expungements, the bill seeks to protect individuals from potential harm caused by inaccurate criminal history information. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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Introduced: 53:1-20.6