MN SF4760

Amends Minnesota Statutes sections 364.03 and 364.05 governing employment and occupational licensing for individuals with criminal convictions

Changes the evidentiary standard from "competent evidence" to "sufficient rehabilitation" when determining whether a person with a conviction can qualify for public employment or an occupational license

Expands factors licensing/hiring authorities may consider, including: DD-214 military discharge forms, release orders, one year elapsed since release without subsequent conviction, completion of probation/parole, nature and seriousness of crimes, mitigating circumstances, age at time of offense, time elapsed since conviction, and letters of reference

Specifies that an honorable military discharge ceases to qualify as evidence of rehabilitation if the person is subsequently convicted of a gross misdemeanor or felony

Requires written notification to individuals denied employment or licenses due to prior convictions, including grounds for denial, grievance procedures, earliest reapplication date, and assurance that rehabilitation evidence will be considered upon reapplication