Bill > H478

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 6 of the General Laws by adding a new section, Section 174A, which will allow for interstate criminal offender record information to be shared with certain individuals and entities. Specifically, any person who is an employee, volunteer, or contractor with any agency or department involved in health and human services, or who has contact with children, will have their interstate criminal offender record information made available to their employer, contracting agency, or the agency to which they volunteer. This provision aims to enhance safety by providing employers and relevant agencies with access to a broader range of criminal history information for individuals working with vulnerable populations.