Page 5 - Be Their Voice - AFI-LLC Newsletter June 2021

Be Their Voice - AFI-LLC Newsletter June 2021

• New consumer privacy bill looks to pass as the end of the session is this month. Presently it does not have an impact
on the investigative profession and is being monitored. It does provide for needed consumer protections, the
manner may be onerous to big tech.
• New criminal records automatically sealed bill also looks to pass. This bill would automatically seal most
misdemeanor and felony criminal records in a designated period of time (3 years for misdemeanors and 7 years for
felonies) after a person has completed any sentencing imposed, and has not had an arrest or conviction during that
time. It would also automatically remove any arrest information without charges after one year. These would be at
no charge and no petition by the person. This would include all court and law enforcement (local and Colorado
Bureau of Investigation) and prosecutor records. These would not be allowed used in an employment or housing
background check, or civil or criminal process. The intent to remove barriers to housing and employment (which
involve a very small percentage of convicted persons) is overshadowed by the unintended consequences to the
judicial system.

Other State Legislative News
Texas Association of Licensed Investigators – Access to Driving and Motor Vehicle Records
(Randy Kildow, Legislative Chair)
Recall the fear we had over SB 15 and SB 16 that literally could have destroyed our industry. SB 15 was amended
successfully due to many industries working together on the bill, and TALI was successful in getting the Private
Investigator exemption restored. That is because PI’s were the first to lobby the bill; similar bills in other states and were
not being restored. SB 16 the most dangerous bill of the session did not even get a hearing.

What is your state legislative and association news we can share?

NCISS with National and State Associations Working Together
NCISS, working with state associations, is asking for help with the following:
• Who has a state DMV / Data / Privacy bill?
• Do you think it will pass or does it have enough support?
• How can NCISS and other associations assist?

The impetus for these restrictive bills we are low hanging fruit due to misconceptions of being shady and unprofessional.

NCISS continues to work with associations to monitor the aggressive nature of state legislatures and agencies restricting
lawful access to these important records and information for the public health and safety work by private investigators.

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