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NY A00875
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phara Souffrant Forrest
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Preliminary License Application Navigation (PLAN) Act" allowing individuals to submit preliminary applications to determine if their criminal history would disqualify them from obtaining a professional license before investing in required education or training
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Requires public agencies to post clear information on their websites detailing how criminal history is considered in licensing decisions, including what offenses are automatically disqualifying versus subject to individualized review
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Caps the preliminary application fee at $25, with a financial hardship waiver available, and mandates agencies respond within 5 business days on completeness and issue determinations within 10 business days
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Makes favorable preliminary determinations binding if the applicant later applies for the license, fulfills all other requirements, and has no new criminal history in the interim
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Requires agencies to publish annual reports including the number of applications filed, approvals and denials, hearing outcomes, and anonymous descriptions of criminal histories that resulted in denials
Legislative Description
Requires public agencies to establish preliminary license application procedures to determine whether an applicant for a license would be ineligible for such license based on criminal history; establishes time frames for public agencies to respond to such applications; requires public agencies to report information regarding granting licenses annually.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/7/2026