Bill > H0397

This bill makes the following key changes: 1. Requires specific boards to use a specified process for reviewing an applicant's criminal record to determine eligibility for certain licenses, such as for barbers, cosmetologists, and various construction professionals. This includes prohibiting convictions from more than 5 years ago from being grounds for denial, with some exceptions. 2. Revises the membership of the Construction Industry Licensing Board, reducing the number of certain contractor members and adding a building official member. 3. Extends similar provisions for considering criminal records to the registration process for certain construction professionals, rather than just the licensing process. 4. Requires the applicable boards and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to compile and publish lists of crimes that do not disqualify applicants and crimes that have been used to deny licenses or registrations. The overall intent is to provide more flexibility and transparency in the professional licensing and registration process, particularly with regards to an applicant's criminal history.

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Business and Professions Subcommittee (H), Commerce Committee (H), Health Quality Subcommittee (H)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/397