HB 356

Sponsors

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Occupational licensees, process created to allow persons convicted of crime to apply for if granted relief by court

Description

Under existing law, an individual who has been convicted of a crime is prohibited from obtaining certain occupational certifications or licenses

This law would create a process for an individual who has been convicted of a crime to petition the circuit court to obtain an Order of Limited Relief and for the court to grant such an order

This bill would prohibit an occupational licensing board or commission from automatically denying a certificate or license to an individual holding a valid Order of Limited Relief

This bill would provide exceptions for certain occupations and admissions

Relating to occupational licensing; to create a process for an individual who has been convicted of a crime to petition the circuit court to obtain an Order of Limited Relief and for the court to grant such an order; to prohibit an occupational licensing board or commission from automatically denying a certificate or license if an individual holds a valid Order of Limited Relief; and to provide certain exceptions.

Subjects

Licenses and Licensing