Alabama bill mandates collection of biometric identifiers, establishes background check service, and creates the Alabama Rap Back Program.

This bill requires certain agencies to collect biometric identifiers, including fingerprints and photographs, from individuals arrested or taken into custody. It mandates the dissemination of this information to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). The bill establishes the Alabama Background Check Service, allowing authorized entities to obtain background checks for noncriminal justice purposes. It also creates the Alabama Rap Back Program, which notifies participating entities when an enrolled individual is arrested or convicted of a crime.

Alabama bill mandates collection of biometric identifiers, establishes background check service, and creates the Alabama Rap Back Program.

This bill requires certain agencies to collect biometric identifiers, including fingerprints and photographs, from individuals arrested or taken into custody. It mandates the dissemination of this information to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). The bill establishes the Alabama Background Check Service, allowing authorized entities to obtain background checks for noncriminal justice purposes. It also creates the Alabama Rap Back Program, which notifies participating entities when an enrolled individual is arrested or convicted of a crime.