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AR HB1251
Bill
Status
2/14/2023
Primary Sponsor
Lee Johnson
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AI Summary
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Expands criminal background check requirements to apply to offenses prosecuted in state courts inside or outside Arkansas, as well as federal courts, including offenses with expunged records.
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Disqualifies emergency medical services personnel from certification or recertification for 31 categories of felonies including violent crimes, sexual offenses, drug violations, and other serious offenses.
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Allows the Department of Health Secretary to waive disqualifications for applicants convicted of listed crimes if 5 years have passed since conviction, 5 years since release from custody, or if applicant is currently certified.
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Prohibits suspension of applicants pending the Secretary's waiver determination.
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Clarifies that misdemeanor disqualifications apply only to offenses involving exploitation, abuse, neglect, or sexual contact, or crimes committed while performing emergency medical technician duties.
Legislative Description
To Clarify That Criminal Background Checks Apply To All Emergency Medical Services Personnel; And To Amend The Criminal Background Check Law To Include Offenses Prosecuted In Other States Or By Federal Courts.
Last Action
Notification that HB1251 is now Act 51
2/14/2023