An Act relative to criminal offender record information checks

This bill allows individuals in Massachusetts to request a letter from the state confirming that they have no criminal offender record information. Under the new rules, the department must search all available records, including convictions, arrests, and sealed or juvenile data, and issue a certification letter within five business days if no records are found. The legislation also permits people to share this official letter with employers or other requestors to prove they have no criminal history, which would satisfy any legal requirements for background checks. This change aims to provide a clear, official way for individuals to demonstrate the absence of a criminal record without needing to undergo a separate background check for every job or situation.