IL HB5973

Establishes new standards for license denial based on criminal convictions for funeral directors, roofers, and cosmetology professionals, allowing denial only for felonies directly related to the profession for initial applicants.

Defines specific crimes deemed directly related to each profession (murder, sexual assault, robbery, terrorism, fraud, etc.) that may serve as grounds for license denial.

Requires Department to consider mitigating factors including the nature of the offense, time elapsed since conviction, and applicant's age at time of conviction when making licensing decisions.

Mandates annual reporting by January 31 beginning in 2018 on initial applicants with convictions, licenses granted despite convictions, and licenses denied solely on conviction basis.

Applies new conviction standards to initial applicants while maintaining existing grounds for disciplinary action against current licensees.