House Bill 2249 Summary

• Expands criminal records check requirements to include employees of authorized third parties who have access to personal information from the Department of Transportation or customer data, or who handle state funds.

• Creates a separate category requiring all employees of authorized third parties who conduct vehicle inspections on behalf of the state to submit fingerprints and pay fees for state and federal criminal records checks.

• Clarifies that "personal information" for these requirements does not include information received under Section 28-872.

• Maintains existing denial grounds for applications, including fraud convictions within 10 years, other felony convictions within 5 years, misrepresentation, policy violations, or inappropriate activities.

• Preserves exemptions from criminal records check requirements for certain entities including government agencies, courts, law enforcement, financial institutions, motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, insurers, large fleet owners, public utilities, tribal governments, and employers with 500+ employees or members.