OK SB569

Modifies criminal conviction standards for professional licensure across multiple occupations by replacing blanket prohibitions with "substantially relates" and "poses a reasonable threat to public safety" standards

Defines "substantially relates" as criminal conduct having direct bearing on fitness/ability to perform occupation duties, and "poses a reasonable threat" as conduct involving harm to others affecting fitness to serve public

Applies updated standards to architects, podiatrists, cosmetologists, funeral directors, engineers, athletic trainers, real estate appraisers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, pawnbrokers, speech-language pathologists, counselors, marital/family therapists, and behavioral practitioners

Adds appeal procedures for license denial or non-renewal, allowing applicants to contest decisions through district court under Administrative Procedures Act

Effective July 1, 2011, with emergency clause for immediate implementation