Pennsylvania HB131 amends law enforcement background investigations to require reporting and penalties for noncompliance.

Pennsylvania HB131 amends Title 44 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance law enforcement background investigations and employment information. It mandates that law enforcement agencies report separation records to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's electronic database. Agencies that fail to comply with reporting requirements are ineligible for state funding. The hiring report, detailing reasons for hiring applicants with disciplinary actions, must be included in the database and made publicly accessible.

Pennsylvania HB131 amends law enforcement background investigations to require reporting and penalties for noncompliance.

Pennsylvania HB131 amends Title 44 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance law enforcement background investigations and employment information. It mandates that law enforcement agencies report separation records to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's electronic database. Agencies that fail to comply with reporting requirements are ineligible for state funding. The hiring report, detailing reasons for hiring applicants with disciplinary actions, must be included in the database and made publicly accessible.