SB 826: Predetermination for licensing eligibility; prior convictions.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation; Department of Health Professions; predetermination for licensing eligibility; prior convictions. Prohibits the use of vague or arbitrary terms by a regulatory board within the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation or Department of Health when refusing a person a license, certificate, or registration to practice, pursue, or engage in any regulated occupation or profession. The bill requires such regulatory board denying a registration, license, or certificate based on information in the applicant's criminal history record to notify the applicant in writing of (i) the specific offense or offenses that contributed to such denial; (ii) how the criminal history directly relates to the occupation for which the registration, license, or certificate applies; and (iii) how the regulatory board weighed rehabilitation factors when making its decision.The bill further allows an applicant to request a written predetermination from a regulatory board within the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation concerning whether his criminal record would disqualify him from obtaining a license, certificate, registration, or other authority to engage in a particular occupation, trade, or profession in the Commonwealth.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 24, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0505)
2. March 24, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 505 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 5, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 5, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 5, 2025
5. February 24, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB826)
6. February 23, 2025Signed by President
7. February 20, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. February 20, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB826ER)
9. February 20, 2025Enrolled
10. February 18, 2025Passed House (97-Y 0-N)
11. February 18, 2025Read third time
12. February 17, 2025Read second time

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