House Bill 7111, sponsored by Pearson, aims to enhance the accuracy and integrity of background check systems in Tennessee. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 16-3-812, by adding a new subsection that mandates the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to ensure that all relevant courts submit information accurately, completely, and in a timely manner to either the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's (TBI) FlexCheck database or directly to the TBI for entry into the TICS database.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section in Title 38, Chapter 6, Part 1, requiring the TBI to review its criminal history background information databases to identify potential improvements in the information submission process. By January 1, 2024, the TBI is tasked with submitting a report to the governor and legislative leaders detailing any barriers to complete, accurate, and timely reporting of information in these databases. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-3-812