NC H45

Prohibits occupational licensing boards from denying licensure based solely on a determination that a conviction is for a "crime of moral turpitude," removing this vague standard from over 40 statutes governing professions including medicine, dentistry, real estate, insurance, and engineering

Requires boards to evaluate criminal history using specific factors including the seriousness of the crime, time elapsed, applicant's age at offense, rehabilitation efforts, and connection between the crime and professional duties

Expands protections to existing licensees by clarifying that boards cannot automatically deny license renewals or revocations based on criminal history records without individualized review

Allows individuals with criminal histories to petition licensing boards for a predetermination of eligibility before completing education or training requirements, with a maximum fee of $45 and a 45-day response deadline

Effective date of October 1, 2025, as recommended by the General Statutes Commission for technical corrections across multiple chapters of North Carolina law