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MS SB2785
Bill
Status
3/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Sampson Jackson
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AI Summary
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Requires prospective employees of the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services to undergo fingerprint-based criminal history background checks through both state and FBI databases to verify no felony convictions
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Allows provisional employment for up to 180 days pending completion of national criminal history record checks based on reference checks
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Removes the previous $5,000 bond requirement for information confidentiality officers and replaces it with coordination between the Department of Information Technology Services and the Tort Claims Board for liability insurance coverage
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Requires fingerprint-based criminal history background checks for all vendors (maintenance, security, cleaning, contractors) needing access to State Data Centers and campus
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Effective date of July 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Department of ITS; authorize to conduct fingerprint background check on personnel for access into the State Data Centers.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/22/2016