Bill > HB992

This bill modifies provisions relating to criminal history background checks by establishing a standardized process for various state agencies, boards, and commissions to require fingerprint submissions as part of licensing, employment, or volunteer application processes. The bill creates new sections of law that allow multiple state entities, including professional licensing boards (such as nursing, pharmacy, real estate, and medical boards), state departments (like natural resources and social services), and other organizations to request fingerprint-based criminal background checks. Under these new provisions, applicants would be required to submit fingerprints to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which would then conduct both state and federal criminal history record searches through the state criminal records repository and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Missouri State Highway Patrol would be required to notify the requesting agency of any criminal history information discovered, and despite existing privacy laws, all criminal history records would be made accessible to the requesting agency. The bill appears to be aimed at enhancing background screening processes across various professional and government sectors to ensure public safety and maintain professional standards by providing comprehensive criminal history information for potential licensees, employees, and volunteers.

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB992&year=2025&code=R