SB2853 Summary

• Requires the Department of Professional Regulation to publish general information on its website explaining how it uses criminal history in licensure decisions and list enumerated offenses that bar licensure.

• Removes the requirement for the Department to promulgate rules within 180 days permitting individuals with criminal records to request non-binding advisory opinions from licensing boards regarding whether their record would bar licensure.

• Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to modify provisions related to criminal history consideration in professional licensing.