MS SB2862

Requires all applicants for Mississippi home inspector licenses and license renewals to undergo fingerprint-based criminal history checks through the Mississippi central criminal database and Federal Bureau of Investigation database, effective July 1, 2020.

Prohibits licensure if applicant had a home inspector license revoked within the previous five years, was convicted of or pled guilty to felonies involving fraud, dishonesty, breach of trust, or money laundering within five years (or at any time if commission finds good cause), or fails to demonstrate character and fitness to command public confidence.

Requires applicants to pay fees incurred by the commission for requesting and obtaining criminal history records, but limits such charges to one background check per calendar year for applicants holding multiple licenses under the commission's jurisdiction.

Designates all non-public criminal history records obtained by the commission as confidential and exempt from public disclosure, restricting use to commission personnel evaluating licensure eligibility and allowing disclosure only with written consent or court order.

Amends sections 73-60-11 and 73-60-31 to make passing a background investigation a requirement for obtaining and maintaining a home inspector license.