IL HB2670

Defines "mitigating factors" as information, evidence, conduct, or circumstances that may reflect favorably on an applicant's request for licensure, registration, or certification, including that 3 years have passed since release from confinement.

Requires the Department of Professional Regulation to consider mitigating factors and evidence of rehabilitation when reviewing applications from individuals with felony or misdemeanor convictions, unless enumerated offenses explicitly bar licensure.

Lists eight specific mitigating factors to consider, including: lack of direct relation between the offense and job duties, time passed since conviction, prior employment history without misconduct, applicant's age at time of offense, federal prohibition status, sentence completion and compliance with supervision, evidence of rehabilitation, and other relevant factors.

Mandates that if the Department denies licensure based on conviction(s), it must provide written notice including: the decision, list of convictions that would impair ability to perform the job, convictions that formed the basis for denial, and information about appeals or earliest reapplication date.