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US SB1101

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Welch

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires the FBI to provide criminal history record information to state licensing authorities through state law enforcement agencies for background checks on individuals seeking occupational or professional licenses under interstate compacts

  • Prohibits state licensing authorities from sharing criminal history record information with interstate compact commissions, other state entities, or the public—information must be used solely for licensing decisions

  • Permits state licensing authorities to share only a binary "satisfactory/unsatisfactory" determination with compact commissions regarding completed background checks

  • Amends the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 by adding a new Section 6404 governing the sharing and use of criminal history records for professional licensing

  • Applies to licenses, multistate licenses, certifications, and "privileges" granted under interstate compacts that allow professionals to practice across member states

Legislative Description

SHARE Act of 2025 States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act of 2025

Government operations and politics

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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