Authorizes chiefs of police and sheriffs to access expunged records to assess firearm eligibility.

The bill allows chiefs of police and sheriffs to open and use expunged records to determine eligibility for firearm purchase, receipt, or carry. Records expunged on or after January 1, 2015, can be accessed for this purpose. The bill mandates that these records remain restricted to the investigation and must be notified if used to deny a permit. It also requires providing notice of a denial or disqualification to the chief of police or sheriff with jurisdiction over the applicant's residence.

Authorizes chiefs of police and sheriffs to access expunged records to assess firearm eligibility.

The bill allows chiefs of police and sheriffs to open and use expunged records to determine eligibility for firearm purchase, receipt, or carry. Records expunged on or after January 1, 2015, can be accessed for this purpose. The bill mandates that these records remain restricted to the investigation and must be notified if used to deny a permit. It also requires providing notice of a denial or disqualification to the chief of police or sheriff with jurisdiction over the applicant's residence.