Minnesota SF803 authorizes local governments to conduct criminal background checks for employment and licensure applicants.

Minnesota SF803 allows counties and cities to perform criminal background checks on applicants for jobs or licenses involving access to property or businesses. The bill specifies that these checks must include both state and national criminal history records. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension conducts the checks and can share fingerprints with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for national records. Applicants must sign a consent form for the checks to proceed.

Minnesota SF803 authorizes local governments to conduct criminal background checks for employment and licensure applicants.

Minnesota SF803 allows counties and cities to perform criminal background checks on applicants for jobs or licenses involving access to property or businesses. The bill specifies that these checks must include both state and national criminal history records. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension conducts the checks and can share fingerprints with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for national records. Applicants must sign a consent form for the checks to proceed.