Plain English Breakdown
The bill status is currently 'Vetoed.' The official material notes that lawmakers might override this veto, but it is unclear if they will.
HB433: Access to Sealed Records for Department of Human Services Oversight
This bill proposed allowing the Georgia Department of Human Services to access restricted and sealed criminal records when conducting employee oversight.
What This Bill Does
- Amends state law regarding the Georgia Crime Information Center.
- Authorizes the Department of Human Services to access restricted and sealed information for specific employee oversight situations.
- Repeals laws that conflict with these new rules.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Georgia Department of Human Services
- Employees working within the Department of Human Services
Terms To Know
- Restricted and sealed information
- Criminal records that are not available to the general public.
- Employee oversight
- The process of supervising or investigating workers within an agency.
Limits and Unknowns
- The governor vetoed this bill, so it did not become law.
- It is unknown if lawmakers will override the veto to make the bill effective.
- The official summary does not list specific types of crimes or details about which employees are covered.