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GA SB404
Bill
Status
Passed
5/2/2022
Primary Sponsor
John Albers
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to retain fingerprints collected from emergency medical services personnel applicants, provided the department is participating in the fingerprint retention program described in Code Section 35-3-33
- Requires the department to notify individuals whose fingerprints are retained of the parameters of such retention
- Amends Code Section 31-11-51 governing certification and recertification of emergency medical technicians, including the use of conviction data and fingerprint-based criminal history records checks for initial licensure decisions
- Applicants with a felony conviction more than five but less than ten years prior to application are not automatically disqualified from licensure if they completed an approved Department of Corrections training program and met all other requirements
- Conviction data received through the background check process remains privileged, is not a public record, and unauthorized release is subject to penalties prescribed by law or by GBI/FBI regulations
Legislative Description
Emergency Medical Services Personnel; Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to retain certain fingerprints under certain conditions; authorize
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-07-01
5/2/2022
Committee Referrals
Public Safety and Homeland Security2/22/2022
Public Safety2/1/2022
Full Bill Text
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