Revises Mississippi's Fresh Start Act to clarify criminal history checks for licensing.
Mississippi HB1172 revises the Fresh Start Act to clarify that criminal history checks for licensing purposes are limited to offenses directly related to the duties of the profession. It mandates fingerprint-based checks for applicants and requires state and national criminal history records checks. Information obtained is deemed nonpublic and confidential, exempt from public records laws. The bill also outlines procedures for handling disciplinary actions and appeals related to licensing decisions.
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