However, the FBI has recognized that its records often are not as up to date as the records kept at the state level. Distribution of criminal history information to entities not connected with law enforcement will continue to be controlled by the laws of the states that join the compact. The state also will continue to send the FBI fingerprint cards and identification data for a person's first arrest, but will not need to send additional information on subsequent arrests or the results of criminal cases. Passage of HB106 allows Montana to join the compact. As soon as at least one other state joins the compact, U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno will appoint federal and state representatives to an advisory board that will establish procedures to govern the use of criminal records supplied by the FBI and states participating in the compact.
Legislation is pending in several other states.