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SB 534 Criminal history record information; unauthorized dissemination, civil actions.

Introduced by: Scott A. Surovell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Dissemination of criminal history record information; civil actions. Provides that any person or entity who is regularly engaged in the business of disseminating or publishing, for a fee, criminal history record information and who knowingly disseminates or publishes such information relating to information that has been expunged or who disseminates or publishes such information 60 days or more after receiving notice of expungement shall be civilly liable for actual damages.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Dissemination of criminal history record information; civil actions. Prohibits a criminal history provider from including criminal history record information in a criminal history report if any material change to the record occurs 60 or more days before the delivery of the record. The bill requires that, where a criminal history provider disseminates, publishes, or maintains criminal history record information he knows or has reason to know has been expunged, is restricted from or not accessible to the public, or is materially inaccurate or incomplete, he shall be liable to the subject of the information for damages, attorney fees, and costs.