HI HB1765

Authorizes county liquor commissions to conduct criminal history checks on certain employees and prospective employees

Permits counties to conduct criminal history checks on prospective employees for positions involving work with vulnerable adults, seniors, children, or dependent adults

Allows criminal history checks for fire and emergency medical services positions involving contact with children or dependent adults

Enables criminal history checks for emergency management positions and community volunteers whose responsibilities involve vulnerable and disabled citizens

Addresses gap in background check capabilities for out-of-state applicants following elimination of residency requirements while maintaining protections for arrest and court records