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This bill makes comprehensive modifications to public safety provisions across numerous sections of Missouri state law. The bill primarily focuses on expanding and standardizing requirements for criminal background checks and fingerprint submissions for various professional licensing and employment applications. Key provisions include requiring state agencies, boards, and commissions to potentially mandate fingerprint submissions for applicants in specific occupations, such as educators, emergency medical technicians, healthcare professionals, real estate agents, and many others. The fingerprint submissions would be used for state and federal criminal history background checks, with the results being accessible to the relevant licensing bodies. The bill also includes updates to several other areas of public safety regulation, such as: 1. Modifying fireworks regulations, including changes to definitions, permit requirements, and safety standards 2. Updating the Line of Duty Compensation Act to extend its sunset date to December 31, 2031 3. Adjusting burn ban regulations for counties 4. Clarifying provisions related to childhood sexual abuse litigation 5. Establishing new requirements for various professional licensing processes Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause for the Line of Duty Compensation Act to ensure continuity of benefits. The extensive nature of the bill suggests a comprehensive approach to standardizing background check and licensing procedures across multiple professional sectors in Missouri.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=1023