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FL H0489
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/24/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Chambliss
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AI Summary
- A conviction or other adjudication for a crime more than 3 years before the application date may not be grounds for denial of a barber or cosmetologist license, unless the applicant was convicted of a crime within the 3-year period immediately preceding the application
- The board retains authority to consider criminal history at any time for crimes listed under s. 775.21(4)(a)1 (sexual predators) or s. 776.08 (forcible felonies), but only if found to relate to the practice of the profession
- The applicable board must approve educational program credits earned by inmates in correctional institutions or facilities through vocational training or industry certification programs to satisfy training requirements for barber or cosmetologist licensure
- Amends s. 455.213, F.S., distinguishing the 3-year lookback period for barber and cosmetologist applicants from the existing 5-year lookback period applied to construction profession and other department-licensed profession applicants
- Effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Professional Licensing Requirements for Barbers and Cosmetologists
Last Action
Died on Second Reading Calendar
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Commerce Committee2/23/2023
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee2/1/2023
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