Illinois HB5217 mandates background checks for individuals working with children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities.
HB5217 amends the Criminal Identification Act to require the Illinois State Police to conduct criminal history background checks for applicants working with vulnerable populations. Qualified entities, including businesses and organizations, must submit requests with applicant details and fingerprints. The Illinois State Police will check these against state and federal databases. The bill also mandates reporting of arrest, charge, and disposition information to the Illinois State Police by law enforcement agencies and courts.
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