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GA HB247

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Beardon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Georgia Department of Community Health to conduct fingerprint-based criminal history background checks on emergency medical services (EMS) personnel
  • Applicants may request criminal history records checks through a state or local law enforcement agency or a private vendor approved by the department
  • Fees for criminal history records checks must be paid by the applicant to the entity processing the request at the time the request is made
  • State or local law enforcement agencies or private vendors must remit payment to the center in the amount required for conducting the criminal history records check
  • The department is required to accept criminal history records checks regardless of whether they are processed through a law enforcement agency or an approved private vendor

Legislative Description

Community Health, Department of; fingerprint and investigate emergency medical services personnel; require

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/7/2012
Public Safety and Homeland Security2/15/2011

Full Bill Text

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