1. (a) For the purposes of [this chapter], the term:

   1. (1) "Criminal history provider" means a person or organization that compiles criminal history reports, which include information about District of Columbia Official Code or District of Columbia Municipal Regulations criminal records or the criminal records of District residents, and either uses the reports or provides the reports to a third party. The term "criminal history provider" does not include a government agency or a person or organization that provide reports solely to a government agency for purposes other than determining suitability for government employment.
   2. (2) "Criminal history report" means criminal history information that has been compiled for the purposes of evaluating a person's character or eligibility for employment, housing, or participation in any activity or transaction; except, that information collected or disseminated solely for journalistic purposes shall not be a criminal history report.
   3. (3) "Government agency" means any office, department, division, board, commission, or other agency of the District government, the government of the United States, or the government of another jurisdiction within the United States.

Applicability of D.C. Law 24-284: § 301 of D.C. Law 24-284 provided that the creation of this section by § 201 of D.C. Law 24-284 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.

History

Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-284, § 201

Applicability

Applicability of D.C. Law 24-284: § 301 of D.C. Law 24-284 provided that the creation of this section by § 201 of D.C. Law 24-284 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.

Section 7088 of D.C. Law 25-50 amended section 301 of D.C. Law 24-284 changing the applicability provision impacting this section to January 1, 2026. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 24-284 will be implemented on January 1, 2026.

Section 40(b) of D.C. Law 25-175 amended section 301 of D.C. Law 24-284 changing the applicability provision impacting this section to October 1, 2024. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 24-284 will be implemented on October 1, 2024.

Section 7290(a) of D.C. Law 25-217 amended section 40(b) of D.C. Law 25-175, amending section 301 of D.C. Law 24-284 making the creation of this section by section 201 of D.C. Law 24-284 applicable as of March 1, 2025.