HB87
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Create new sections of KRS Chapter 335B.010 to 335B.070 to require hiring or licensing authorities to establish an application process that gives persons convicted of a crime an opportunity to obtain a determination about whether the crime will disqualify the individual from a position of public employment or occupational license before pursuing training; require hiring or licensing authorities to formulate policies and procedures for the application process by promulgating regulations no later than January 1,…
Introduced: January 7, 2025
Last action: March 14, 2025
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This bill requires government hiring offices and licensing agencies to create a process allowing people with criminal records to find out ahead of time whether their conviction would disqualify them from a public job or professional license, before they invest time and money in training. Agencies would also have to consider specific criteria when deciding if a conviction is relevant to the job or license being sought, offer applicants a hearing before a final decision…
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