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FL H0751

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Beginning March 1, 2025, and annually thereafter, each state agency that issues licenses, permits, or certifications must publicly post on its website a report detailing the total number of applications received from individuals with prior convictions, the number denied and granted, and the specific crimes involved in each decision
  • Applicable boards or the Department of Business and Professional Regulation may find that a license applicant has been rehabilitated after a conviction and may grant a license regardless of the applicant's criminal history
  • Rehabilitation findings must consider 12 specified factors, including the person's age at the time of the crime, time elapsed since the offense, completion of sentence, participation in rehabilitative programs, education and training, employment history, and certificates of rehabilitation or good conduct
  • "Conviction" is defined as a determination of guilt resulting from a plea or trial, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld
  • Effective date is July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Use of Criminal History in Licensing

Last Action

Died in Judiciary Committee

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/25/2024
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee12/19/2023

Full Bill Text

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