HB185

AN ACT relating to employment and declaring an emergency.

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Kentucky HB185 amends employment and licensing laws to create a process for individuals with criminal convictions to challenge disqualification based.

Kentucky HB185 establishes a process for individuals with criminal convictions to challenge disqualification from public employment or occupational licenses. Hiring or licensing authorities must consider factors such as the nature of the crime, the individual's age at the time of the offense, and the relationship of the crime to the position sought. Authorities must provide written notice of the grounds for denial, the right to a hearing, and the earliest date for reapplication. The bill also mandates that authorities consider evidence of rehabilitation upon reapplication.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

91 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 17

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Licensing And Occupations

Feb 18

9:00 AM

House Committee On Licensing, Occupations, And Administrative Regulations (h)

History

Apr 10

House

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 72)

Mar 31

House

House concurred in Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

Mar 31

House

passed 91-0