OK SB1289

Amends 63 O.S. 2001, Section 1-1950.1 to expand criminal history background check requirements for employees and contractors of long-term care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living centers, home health agencies, and related healthcare providers

Expands the list of disqualifying offenses to include convictions, guilty pleas, no contest pleas, or deferred sentences for crimes such as assault, sexual abuse, child abuse, theft, burglary, robbery, arson, and drug distribution offenses

Adds petit larceny and shoplifting within the past 7 years as new disqualifying offenses requiring mandatory employment termination

Requires employers to obtain criminal background checks within 72 hours of temporary employment offers and prohibits permanent hiring until results are received; sets background check fee at $15.00

Becomes effective November 1, 2010