Bill > S1101

This bill, known as the SHARE Act of 2025, aims to establish a framework for how criminal history record information can be used and shared by state licensing authorities when processing professional license applications through interstate compacts. The bill defines key terms such as "criminal history record information" (which includes arrests, charges, and dispositions), "license" (authorization to practice an occupation), and "privilege" (authorization to practice across compact member states). It requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to provide criminal history record information to state licensing authorities through state law enforcement agencies, specifically for conducting background checks on individuals seeking professional licenses or privileges in compact member states. Importantly, the bill strictly limits how this sensitive information can be used, prohibiting state licensing authorities from sharing the detailed criminal history with commissions, other state entities, or the public. However, authorities are allowed to inform a compact commission about the simple completion of a background check, including a basic determination of whether the check was satisfactory. This legislation appears designed to facilitate professional licensing across state lines while maintaining strict confidentiality of an individual's criminal history details.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1101/all-info