Bill · H.R. 2332· House(119-HR-2332)

SHARE Act of 2026

Age: 50 years

Kansas

Introduced: 3/25/2025
Last activity: 9/28/2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 734.
Sponsored by: Tracey Mann
Cosponsors: - 21 - 8

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
On Calendar

What this bill would do

This legislation is known as the States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act of 2026 or the SHARE Act of 2026. The bill authorizes the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to provide criminal history record information to State licensing authorities. This information is meant for conducting criminal history background checks on individuals seeking an occupational or professional license or privilege in a compact member State. The bill places strict prohibitions on State licensing authorities regarding how they can share this sensitive criminal history data. Specifically, authorities are barred from sharing the criminal history record information with compact commissions, other State entities, or the public. However, the bill does explicitly allow authorities to inform a compact Commission whether a background check was completed and whether the result was satisfactory.

Yes· 3 of 7

Does this give people more control over their personal data?+4
The bill includes strict privacy safeguards by prohibiting state licensing authorities from sharing criminal history with third parties.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
By facilitating easier professional licensing across state lines through interstate compacts, the bill helps individuals enter new job markets more easily.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+3
The act establishes strict limits on how sensitive criminal history information can be shared.