Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act of 2003

Summary

Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act of 2003 - Permits an authorized employer of private security officers to submit to a participating State's identification bureau fingerprints or other means of positive identification (as determined by the Attorney General) of an employee for purposes of a criminal history record information search. Requires the employer to: (1) obtain an employee's written consent; and (2) provide to the employee confidential access to any information received. Directs the Attorney General, upon receipt of such a request submitted through a State identification bureau, to search the appropriate records of the Criminal Justice Information Services Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and to provide any resulting identification and criminal history information. Sets forth provisions regarding permissible uses of the information and the frequency of requests. Prescribes criminal penalties for falsely certifying compliance with applicable employer standards or for intentionally using information obtained for purposes other than determining suitability for employment as a private security officer. Authorizes: (1) the FBI Director to collect fees to process such background checks; (2) a State to assess a fee on an employer for the costs of administering this Act; and (3) a State to opt out from participation in such background check system.

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Timeline

1. 2 April 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 April 2003

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4708)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 April 2003

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4707-4708)

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 2 April 2003 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 2 April 2003

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 2 April 2003

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 2 April 2003

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Sponsors

• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
• Mitch McConnell · R · Sponsor
• Charles Schumer · D · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

Related records

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