SJ 24

Abstract

Study; JLARC; barrier crimes for employeesof and persons regulated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; report. Directs the Joint LegislativeAudit and Review Commission to study barrier crimes for employeesof and persons regulated by the Department of Behavioral Health andDevelopmental Services. The resolution requires JLARC in conductingthe study to (i) identify all barrier crimes and related exceptionsfor employees of and persons regulated by the Department; (ii) determine(a) whether any offenses should be removed from such list of barriercrimes, (b) whether any barrier crime exceptions and waiver processesshould be broadened, and (c) whether the required amount of timethat must pass after conviction of certain barrier crimes shouldbe shortened; and (iii) identify other changes that could be made to such barrier crime laws that would improve the organization, effectiveness, and fairness of such provisions. The resolution requires JLARC toreport its finding to the Governor and the General Assembly by thefirst day of the 2025 Regular Session.