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WELCOME TO THE MAINE BACKGROUND CHECK CENTER ----- Healthcare employment background checks Latest News What is the Maine BCC? The Maine Background Check Center (MBCC) is a secure, web-based system operated by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in partnership with the Maine Department of Public Safety (DPS) and regulated employers that provide care and services to vulnerable Maine citizens.
https://backgroundcheck.maine.gov/dhhs/mbc/
Maine Background Check: A Complete Guide [2026]
If you’re hiring new employees for your business in Maine, you want to find the most qualified and trustworthy ones possible. However, it can be difficult to figure out which applicants are honest and experienced and which applicants are unqualified and untrustworthy.
https://iprospectcheck.com/maine-background-check/![Maine Background Check: A Complete Guide [2026]](screenshots/maine_criminal_background_check_2.jpg)
2026 Guide to Healthcare Background Checks
2026 Guide to Healthcare Background Checks · Criminal History Checks · Sanctions and Exclusion Lists · License and Education Verification.
https://verisys.com/blog/healthcare-background-checks-guide/Maine’s New ‘Ban-the-Box’ Law: When Can Employers Inquire About Criminal Histories? - Ogletree
In July 2021, Maine enacted a new “ban-the-box” law that limits employer inquiries into an applicant’s criminal history. Under the new law, entitled “An Act Relating to Fair Chance in Employment,” employers are prohibited from including criminal history inquiries in an application, but can engage in such inquiries during an interview or once the employer has determined that the applicant is otherwise qualified for the position.
https://ogletree.com/insights-resources/blog-posts/maines-new-ban-the-box-law-when-can-employers-inquire-about-criminal-histories/
MRS Title 22, Chapter 1691. MAINE BACKGROUND ...
Center to conduct a comprehensive background check that includes a criminal history records check ... 01.05.2026. Chapter 1691. MAINE BACKGROUND CHECK CENTER ACT.
https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/22/title22ch1691.pdfNew Background Check Laws Employers Need to Know [2026] - iprospectcheck
As an HR professional, you know that employment background check laws are constantly in flux. You must keep current with the changes in the regulations and laws to ensure your company remains compliant. Even unintentional violations of the background check laws could expose your business to legal liability, penalties, and reputational harm.
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LD1911 Maine 2025-2026 An Act to Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information for Certain Crimes - Legislative Tracking PolicyEngage
− Summary This bill establishes a system for automatically sealing criminal history record information associated with criminal convictions for certain crimes, provided that certain conditions are met. Automatic sealing refers to the process established by the bill by which criminal history record information related to qualifying convictions must be sealed and the dissemination of that information limited consistent with the requirements of t...
https://trackbill.com/bill/maine-legislative-document-1911-an-act-to-automatically-seal-criminal-history-record-information-for-certain-crimes/2721626/
Maine Criminal History Record & Juvenile Crime Information Request
Using this form you may request criminal history checks for one to ten subjects. Requests will automatically include common nickname derivatives; for example, for the name "Robert" the search will include "Bob, Bobbie, Bobby, Rob, Robby and Robbie." For those unique nicknames or names known as aliases, such as, "Buzz, Butch, Buddy, Bubba, or Smitty," these will need to be done as a separate entry and require additional payment.
https://apps1.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/pcr/cc_step01.pl
ME LD134 2025-2026 132nd Legislature LegiScan
ME LD134 | 2025-2026 | 132nd Legislature Status Completed Legislative Action Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1) Status: Failed on March 27 2025 - 100% progression Action: 2025-03-27 - Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF] Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1) Status: Failed on March 27 2025 - 100% progression Action: 2025-03-27 - Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legisla...
https://legiscan.com/ME/bill/LD134/2025
Ban the Box Laws by State and Jurisdiction - Interactive Map - Accurate
This interactive map has been designed to help employers better understand active ban-the-box laws at the state, county, and local level, and help them determine when they can inquire into and use an applicant’s criminal history for employment purposes. This map is geared specifically toward private employers only.
https://www.accurate.com/ban-the-box/
Immigrants advised to shelter in place as feds confirm launch of Maine operation • Maine Morning Star
14:45 News Story The federal government confirmed Wednesday it has increased immigration operations across Maine as immigrants are being advised by local organizers to shelter in place as apprehensions continue. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed in an email that it began on Tuesday what it’s calling “Operation Catch of the Day” in Maine, after U.S.
https://mainemorningstar.com/2026/01/21/immigrants-advised-to-shelter-in-place-as-feds-confirm-launch-of-maine-operation/
Text - H.R.3868 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2025 Congress.gov Library of Congress
To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 10, 2025 Mr.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3868/text
LD1911 Maine 2025-2026 An Act to Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information for Certain Crimes - Legislative Tracking PolicyEngage
− Summary This bill establishes a system for automatically sealing criminal history record information associated with criminal convictions for certain crimes, provided that certain conditions are met. Automatic sealing refers to the process established by the bill by which criminal history record information related to qualifying convictions must be sealed and the dissemination of that information limited consistent with the requirements of t...
https://trackbill.com/bill/maine-legislative-document-1911-an-act-to-automatically-seal-criminal-history-record-information-for-certain-crimes/2721626/
Maine Criminal History Record & Juvenile Crime Information Request
Using this form you may request criminal history checks for one to ten subjects. Requests will automatically include common nickname derivatives; for example, for the name "Robert" the search will include "Bob, Bobbie, Bobby, Rob, Robby and Robbie." For those unique nicknames or names known as aliases, such as, "Buzz, Butch, Buddy, Bubba, or Smitty," these will need to be done as a separate entry and require additional payment.
https://apps1.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/pcr/cc_step01.pl
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2026 Legislative Priorities - ACLU of Maine
The second session of the 132nd Legislature started on Jan. 7, 2026, and is expected to run through the spring. We are in Augusta every week, working with lawmakers and allied organizations to protect and defend the civil rights and liberties of all people in Maine.
https://www.aclumaine.org/legislation-page/
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