MO HB1988

Requires the Division of Professional Registration or licensing boards to initiate disciplinary hearings upon receipt of certified court records showing a conviction or guilty plea for specified felonies and criminal offenses.

Applies to dangerous felonies, murder in the first degree, sexual offenses (including rape, statutory rape, child molestation, and sexual misconduct), offenses against families and children (including incest, child abuse, and trafficking in children), child pornography offenses, and fraud/forgery offenses.

Mandates licensees receive at least 30 days' notice of any hearing and must be informed of their right to legal representation.

Makes the Division's disciplinary decision subject to judicial review under Chapter 536.

Applies to convictions under Missouri law or similar offenses under the laws of any other state, U.S. territory, or country, regardless of whether a sentence is imposed.