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AL HB556
Bill
Status
5/31/2019
Primary Sponsor
Alan Baker
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AI Summary
HB556 Summary
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Amends Alabama's criminal justice information system laws to update terminology, clarify operations of the Alabama Justice Information Commission (AJIC), and consolidate authority under the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).
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Authorizes ALEA to charge fees (up to $25) for criminal background checks conducted for noncriminal justice purposes, with revenue deposited to the Public Safety Fund to support criminal history record improvements.
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Authorizes Alabama to execute and implement the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact (42 USC §5119-5119(c)) to facilitate interstate exchange of criminal history information for noncriminal justice purposes including employee and volunteer screening.
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Establishes guidelines for violations of data reporting and unlawful dissemination, including suspension or denial of access to ALEA information systems, administrative sanctions, and prosecution for misuse.
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Designates ALEA as the CJIS Systems Agency to the FBI and NLETS System Agency; declares information in criminal justice information systems as privileged rather than public record.
Legislative Description
Criminal records, operation and functions of, Alabama Justice Information Commission, criminal justice information, background checks, access to records, ratification of National Child Protection Act, Secs. 41-9-650 to 41-9-652, inclusive added; Secs. 41-9-597, 41-9-599, 41-9-622, 41-9-629, 41-9-648 repealed; Secs. 41-9-590 to 41-9-596, inclusive, 41-9-598, 41-9-601, 41-9-621, 41-9-623, 41-9-625, 41-9-627, 41-9-628, 41-9-630 to 41-9-635, inclusive, 41-9-637, 41-9-643, 41-9-645, 41-9-646, 41-9-649 am'd.
Boards and Commissions
Last Action
Engrossed
5/31/2019