AN ACT relating to professions and occupations.

Amend KRS 335B.010 to define terms related to licensing and public employment qualifications; amend KRS 335B.020 to narrow the class of offenses to which the chapter applies, prohibit disqualifying individuals from pursing a professional license solely due to a finding that the applicant lacks good character, add consideration of the age of the person at the time the crime was committed, the evidence relevant to the circumstances of the crime, and evidence of rehabilitation in…

Introduced: January 8, 2025

Last action: February 4, 2025

To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

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This bill changes how licensing authorities in Kentucky can use a person's criminal history when deciding whether to grant a professional license. It limits when a past conviction can be a reason for denial, requires written explanations when a license is denied based on a conviction, and gives applicants the chance to submit additional information, including evidence of rehabilitation and their age at the time of the offense. It also lets people ask in advance…

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