The bill amends the Criminal Offender Employment Act to specify that it does not apply to certain agencies, including law enforcement agencies, the early childhood education and care department, agencies hiring caregivers, the children, youth and families department, and the public education department. These exemptions allow these agencies to conduct criminal history screenings without being bound by the provisions of the Criminal Offender Employment Act.

Additionally, the bill requires the exempt agencies to create rules regarding criminal history screening to determine eligibility for employment or licensure. The legislation emphasizes that while these agencies are exempt from the Act, they still have the discretion to adopt policies consistent with its intent. The bill declares an emergency, necessitating its immediate effect for the public peace, health, and safety.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 28-2-5