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FL S0042
Bill
Status
Introduced
9/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Linda Stewart
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AI Summary
- Reduces the criminal conviction lookback period for barber and cosmetologist license applicants from 5 years to 3 years, meaning convictions older than 3 years cannot be grounds for denial of licensure
- Maintains the existing 5-year lookback period for construction profession licenses and other professions offered as vocational training in correctional facilities
- The 3-year lookback exception does not apply if the applicant was convicted of any crime during the 3-year period immediately preceding the application
- Applicable licensing boards are still permitted to consider an applicant's criminal history at any time for crimes listed under sexual predator statutes (s. 775.21) or habitual offender statutes (s. 776.08), if related to the profession
- Requires the applicable board to approve educational program credits earned by inmates in correctional institutions or facilities as vocational training for purposes of satisfying barber or cosmetologist licensure training requirements
- Effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Professional Licensing Requirements for Barbers and Cosmetologists
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 133
3/1/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules2/6/2024
Criminal Justice12/6/2023
Full Bill Text
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