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NY S01048
Bill
Status
3/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Julia Salazar
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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 public agencies to determine if their criminal history would disqualify them from obtaining a 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 which offenses bar licensure, which trigger individualized review, and which are never considered
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Sets strict timelines for agency responses: 5 business days to confirm application completeness, 5 business days to request criminal history reports, and 10 business days to issue a written determination with findings of fact and conclusions of law
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Caps preliminary application fees at $25 and requires agencies to waive fees for applicants who submit a financial hardship affidavit
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Makes favorable preliminary determinations binding if the applicant later completes all other license requirements and has no additional criminal history, while unfavorable determinations remain non-binding and applicants may request hearings or judicial review
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
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
2/4/2026