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CO HB1004
Bill
Status
6/4/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Bacon
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AI Summary
HB 24-1004 Summary
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Establishes new standards for state regulators to consider criminal records when reviewing applications for professional licenses, certifications, or registrations, defining "directly related" as offenses creating unreasonable public safety risks in the specific profession.
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Limits consideration of criminal convictions to a 3-year period from conviction or end of incarceration (whichever is later) if no other crimes are committed during that period; after 3 years, regulators may only consider convictions directly related to the profession.
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Prohibits regulators from denying licenses based solely on criminal conviction; applicants may only be denied if regulators prove by clear and convincing evidence the applicant lacks rehabilitation and cannot perform duties without creating unreasonable public safety risk.
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Allows individuals to petition regulators at any time, including while incarcerated, for a determination on whether their criminal record may be considered; petitions must include criminal history and evidence of rehabilitation, employment history, and other mitigating circumstances.
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Appropriates $133,216 to the Department of Regulatory Agencies for 2024-25 fiscal year to implement the bill, including 1.2 FTE for personal services, operating expenses, and legal services.
Legislative Description
Ex-Offenders Practice in Regulated Occupations
Professions & Occupations
Last Action
Governor Signed
6/4/2024