This bill amends existing laws related to gaming in New Mexico, specifically focusing on the background investigation requirements for contractors and applicants seeking licenses or permits. A new provision mandates that contractors seeking unescorted access to facilities of the Gaming Control Board must file a disclosure statement and undergo a background investigation by the board's enforcement division before being granted access. Additionally, the bill updates the application process for gaming licenses, certifications of findings of suitability, and work permits, requiring applicants to submit a full set of fingerprints and consent to national criminal background checks.

The bill also establishes that the board will review licenses annually, while certifications of findings of suitability and work permits will be reviewed every three years. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidentiality regarding criminal history information obtained during background checks and outlines the responsibilities of applicants to provide accurate and complete information. The effective date for these provisions is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 60-2E-11, 60-2E-14, 60-2F-9