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Committee permits private detectives, security firms access to expunged conviction records for licensing; bill moves to judiciary
Summary
The committee adopted an A1 amendment to House File 2825 to ensure private detectives and security agencies can access conviction records otherwise expunged for licensing background checks; the measure was re‑referred to the Judiciary, Finance and Civil Law Committee.
The House Public Safety Committee on April 2 advanced House File 2825, a bill that would allow private detectives and licensed security agencies to access expunged conviction records during criminal‑background checks for licensing and hiring. The committee adopted an A1 amendment that clarifies coverage includes private detectives and certain security entities, then recommended the bill be re‑referred to the Judiciary, Finance and Civil Law Committee.
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