Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill creates a process that lets applicants request a review of their criminal history before a state department decides on an occupational license or certificate. It bars most departments from refusing a license solely because of a prior conviction unless the crime is directly related to the job or poses an unreasonable risk. A fee of up to $100 may be charged for the review, but can be waived for low‑income applicants.

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Hearings

• Judicial Proceedings — Bill Hearing
  Judicial Proceedings · Mar 25, 2026
• Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
  Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee · Mar 25, 2026
• Economic Matters — Bill Hearing
  Economic Matters · Feb 18, 2026

History

1. Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 302
2. Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 13, 2026Second Reading Passed
4. Apr 13, 2026Returned Passed
5. Apr 13, 2026Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
6. Apr 13, 2026Favorable Adopted
7. Mar 20, 2026Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
8. Mar 6, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings
9. Mar 5, 2026Third Reading Passed
10. Mar 4, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
11. Mar 3, 2026Favorable Report by Economic Matters
12. Feb 3, 2026Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Harrison · sponsor
• Acevero
• Alston
• Boafo
• Coley
• Crutchfield
• Davis
• Ivey
• J. Long
• Kerr
• Roberts
• Taylor
• Toles
• Turner
• Wilson

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