Relating to use of criminal records as disqualification from authorization to practice a particular profession

Summary

The bill changes West Virginia law so that licensing agencies may only deny a license based on a prior conviction if the crime is directly related to the duties of the profession and poses a clear public risk. Agencies must consider the crime’s seriousness, time elapsed, relevance to the job, and any rehabilitation evidence, and they cannot use arrests without convictions. It also creates licensing rules for psychophysiological deception examiners and updates procedures for electricians and fire‑protection workers.

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