S.B. No. 2587 amends various sections of the Government Code to improve access to and the use of criminal history record information, particularly for licensing and background checks. Key provisions include the requirement for individuals requesting criminal history information to provide additional identifying details, such as sex, while eliminating the need for a social security number. The bill clarifies which entities can access criminal history records under the National Child Protection Act and expands the scope of criminal history checks for applicants in insurance-related roles and public benefits programs. It also updates the processes for state agencies to obtain criminal history information, replacing the "State Board of Examiners of Psychologists" with the "Behavioral Health Executive Council" and adding new license categories that require criminal history checks.

Additionally, the bill mandates comprehensive background checks for guardians by requiring county clerks to obtain criminal history record information for proposed guardians and individuals who will care for the ward. It specifies that attorneys and certified guardians must provide details about individuals assisting in the care of the ward, ensuring thorough vetting. Furthermore, guardians and attorneys are required to notify the court of any changes regarding individuals designated to care for the ward within 30 days, with the court clerk responsible for obtaining the necessary criminal history information. These amendments aim to enhance the safety and oversight of guardianship arrangements and will 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 (Occupations Code 1201, Government Code 411, Occupations Code 503)
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 (Occupations Code 1201, Government Code 411, Occupations Code 503)
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 (Occupations Code 1201, Government Code 411, Occupations Code 503)
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 (Occupations Code 1201, Government Code 411, Occupations Code 503)
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)