SB 5528-S - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 3RD SUB)

     Declares the primary purposes of this act are to:  (1) Increase the safety of children and vulnerable adults who receive services paid for wholly or partially by the state, who receive supervision, care, and treatment by individuals who are regulated by the state, and who receive supervision, care, and treatment by individuals who are not otherwise regulated by the state;

     (2) provide a coherent, consistent application of laws and policies regarding the gathering, use, and dissemination of background check information for noncriminal justice purposes;

     (3) reduce the backlog in entering criminal history record information into the Washington state patrol's data base;

     (4) decrease delay and duplication in the processing and dissemination of background check requests made by businesses and organizations from the Washington state patrol; and

     (5) create improved electronic technologies to enhance the services of the Washington state patrol and promote more efficient processing of background check requests by government, businesses, and organizations.

     Safeguards the privacy of individuals who are the subject of the background checks.

     Repeals RCW 41.06.475, 43.43.815, 43.43.832, 43.43.834, 43.43.838, and 43.43.842.