OLR Bill Analysis

sHB 6285

AN ACT CONCERNING FINGERPRINT COLLECTION.

SUMMARY:

This bill requires employees of the Division of State Police and local police departments to collect fingerprints for criminal history record checks or other noncriminal purposes (e. g. , employment) if (1) this is part of their duties and (2) the person making the request lives or works in the town where the department or division is located. It allows municipalities to limit the hours and charge a reasonable fee for collecting fingerprints. (Currently some municipalities charge for this service; others do not. The fees vary. )

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2009

BACKGROUND

Legislative History

The House referred the bill (File 133) to the Planning and Development Committee, which added the provisions relating to the (1) fee and (2) collection of fingerprints if this is part of an employee's duties.

COMMITTEE ACTION

Public Safety and Security Committee

Joint Favorable Substitute

Planning and Development Committee

Joint Favorable Substitute