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ID H0243
Bill
Status
4/4/2017
Primary Sponsor
Commerce and Human Resources Committee
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AI Summary
House Bill 243 Summary
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The Idaho Department of Labor may request criminal record checks from the Idaho State Police and FBI by submitting fees and fingerprints for employees, applicants, and prospective contractors who will access federal tax information as defined in IRS Publication 1075 (2016).
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The department's human resource director is authorized to receive and review criminal history information to evaluate fitness for employment, contracting, and access to federal tax information.
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Criminal history information must be handled and disposed of consistent with requirements from the Idaho State Police and FBI, with further dissemination prohibited by state and federal law.
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The department must determine disqualifying crimes, communicate clearance or denial decisions, and provide individuals denied clearance an opportunity for formal review.
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The department is immune from liability for employment decisions made in reasonable reliance on criminal background check results, and clearance does not constitute a determination of suitability for employment or contracting.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to authorize the Department of Labor to request criminal record checks of certain persons; to provide for the receipt and use of criminal history information; to provide for the communication of clearance or denial; to provide for formal review of a denial; to provide for immunity from liability; and to provide that clearance is not a determination of suitability for employment or contracting.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on April 4, 2017 Session Law Chapter 241 Effective: 07/01/2017
4/4/2017