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SB 530

Clarifying definitions of individuals who are subject to a state and national criminal history record check and which agency receives the results of such record check.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Clarifies who must undergo criminal history checks in Kansas and designates the state agency that will receive and maintain the results.

Died in Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 530

Summary of SB 530 (2025-2026) – Kansas

Purpose and intent

SB 530 seeks to clarify who is subject to state and national criminal history record checks in Kansas and to specify which state agency receives the results of those checks. The bill aims to resolve ambiguity around definitions and the flow of criminal history information to relevant agencies.

Key provisions and changes

  • Clarified definitions: The bill defines which categories of individuals are required to undergo criminal history record checks at both the state and national levels. This includes specifying the types of positions, activities, or circumstances that trigger the checks (e.g., employment, licensing, or other state-regulated roles).
  • Scope of individuals: It delineates who must be screened, potentially differentiating among employees, volunteers, contractors, and license applicants, and clarifying whether certain classes (e.g., family members, interns, or temporary workers) are exempt or subject to background checks.
  • Agency designation for results: The bill designates which Kansas state agency (or agencies) will receive and maintain the results of the criminal history checks, and may address how results are transmitted (e.g., via state or national repositories) and how records are stored, shared, or disposed of in compliance with applicable privacy and security requirements.
  • National background checks: It establishes whether national (federal) background checks are required in addition to state checks, and if so, under what conditions and for which roles.
  • Compliance framework: The measure likely sets expectations for timing (how often checks must be updated), handling of disqualifying findings, and the process for appeals or challenges to a check result.
  • Privacy and data use: Provisions may reference safeguarding procedures, limitations on use of the data, and protections for individuals’ rights and sensitive information.

Who/what is affected

  • Individuals applying for regulated positions, licenses, or programs that require background checks under Kansas law.
  • Employers, licensing boards, or state agencies responsible for hiring, contracting, or approving access to regulated settings (e.g., schools, healthcare facilities, childcare, or other entities governed by state background-check requirements).
  • State agencies designated to receive and maintain criminal history records, along with any associated interagency processes for sharing results.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative status: Introduced March 9, 2026; referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary March 10, 2026; died in committee April 10, 2026.
  • Implications of status: As the bill died in committee, it did not advance to the Senate floor for debate or potential passage in the 2025-2026 session. If reintroduced in a future session, it would need committee consideration, potential amendments, and floor passage in both chambers, followed by any required gubernatorial approval or veto considerations per Kansas procedure.

Potential impact (if enacted)

  • Streamlined clarity on who must undergo criminal history checks and which agency handles results, reducing ambiguity for employers and applicants.
  • Consistent application of background-check requirements across state programs and regulated industries.
  • Improved oversight and security through defined data handling and designated repository access for results.
  • Privacy safeguards aligned with state law, given explicit storage and usage parameters.

Note: The bill’s current status indicates it did not become law in the 2025-2026 session, but its text outlines intended clarifications that could be revisited in future legislative action.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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