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This bill updates and expands the definitions and procedures related to fingerprint background checks for individuals who work with children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities. The bill amends existing law to broaden the scope of who is considered an "applicant" and a "covered individual," which now includes volunteers, contractors, and those seeking to work with vulnerable populations. It establishes a framework for conducting state and national fingerprint-based criminal history record checks through the Washington State Patrol, in alignment with the National Child Protection Act and the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact. The bill requires qualified entities and federally recognized tribes to follow specific procedures when conducting background checks, such as obtaining signed waivers, notifying applicants of their rights to review and challenge criminal history records, and protecting individual privacy. Key additions include new definitions for terms like "elderly," "individuals with disabilities," and "qualified entity," and it outlines the rights of applicants during the background check process, including the ability to obtain and potentially correct their criminal history records.

Education, Housing and Urban Affairs, Labor and Employment

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1385&Year=2025&Initiative=false