S.B. No. 2587 amends various sections of the Government Code to improve the access and use of criminal history record information, particularly for state agencies involved in licensing and guardianship processes. Key changes include the requirement for individuals requesting criminal history information to provide their sex, full name, and date of birth, while eliminating the need for a social security number. The bill also updates the terminology related to licenses requiring background checks, replacing the "State Board of Examiners of Psychologists" with the "Behavioral Health Executive Council" and expanding the list of licenses that necessitate criminal history checks to include new categories such as water supply system operator licenses and backflow prevention assembly tester licenses.

Additionally, the bill mandates comprehensive background checks for proposed guardians, requiring county clerks to obtain criminal history information for any individual designated to care for a ward. It introduces new obligations for certified guardians and attorneys to notify the court of any changes in the designated caregiver within 30 days, ensuring that the court can obtain updated criminal history information for new individuals. The amendments aim to streamline the processes for obtaining criminal history records while enhancing the safety and security of vulnerable populations, with the changes set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 411.095, Government Code 411.106, Government Code 411.1143, Government Code 411.122, Government Code 411.12506, Government Code 411.12508, Government Code 411.12509, Government Code 411.12517, Occupations Code 503.308, Occupations Code 1201.003 (Government Code 411, Occupations Code 503, Occupations Code 1201)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 411.0845, Government Code 411.086, Government Code 411.087, Government Code 411.095, Government Code 411.106, Government Code 411.1143, Government Code 411.122, Government Code 411.12506, Government Code 411.12508, Government Code 411.12509, Government Code 411.12510, Government Code 411.12511, Government Code 411.12517, Government Code 411.136, Occupations Code 503.308 (Government Code 411, Occupations Code 503, Occupations Code 1201)
Engrossed: Government Code 411.0845, Government Code 411.086, Government Code 411.087, Government Code 411.095, Government Code 411.106, Government Code 411.1143, Government Code 411.122, Government Code 411.12506, Government Code 411.12508, Government Code 411.12509, Government Code 411.12510, Government Code 411.12511, Government Code 411.12517, Government Code 411.136, Occupations Code 503.308 (Government Code 411, Occupations Code 503, Occupations Code 1201)
House Committee Report: Government Code 411.0845, Government Code 411.086, Government Code 411.087, Government Code 411.095, Government Code 411.106, Government Code 411.1143, Government Code 411.122, Government Code 411.12506, Government Code 411.12508, Government Code 411.12509, Government Code 411.12510, Government Code 411.12511, Government Code 411.12517, Government Code 411.136, Occupations Code 503.308 (Government Code 411, Occupations Code 503, Occupations Code 1201)
Enrolled: Government Code 411.0845, Government Code 411.086, Government Code 411.087, Government Code 411.095, Government Code 411.106, Government Code 411.1143, Government Code 411.122, Government Code 411.12506, Government Code 411.12508, Government Code 411.12509, Government Code 411.12510, Government Code 411.12511, Government Code 411.12517, Government Code 411.136, Government Code 411.1386, Estates Code 1101.001, Estates Code 1104.402, Estates Code 1104.405, Government Code 155.205, Occupations Code 503.308 (Government Code 155, Estates Code 1104, Occupations Code 1201, Estates Code 1101, Government Code 411, Occupations Code 503)