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PA SB637
In criminal history record information, further providing for use of records by licensing agencies; providing for preliminary provisions and for Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs; consolidating the provisions of Act 48 of 1993; and making a related repeal.
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Introduced
05/13/2019
05/13/2019
In Committee
06/24/2020
06/24/2020
Crossed Over
11/21/2019
11/21/2019
Passed
06/29/2020
06/29/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/01/2020
07/01/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in criminal history record information, further providing for use of records by licensing agencies; providing for preliminary provisions and for Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs; consolidating the provisions of Act 48 of 1993; and making a related repeal.
AI Summary
This bill amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to further regulate the use of criminal history record information by licensing agencies. Specifically, it prohibits licensing agencies from automatically disqualifying applicants based on criminal convictions and requires them to conduct an individualized assessment to determine if an applicant poses an unacceptable risk. The bill also provides for preliminary determinations on the eligibility of applicants with criminal histories, creates restricted licenses for certain occupations, and establishes other provisions related to the consideration of criminal convictions and juvenile adjudications in licensing decisions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (19)
John DiSanto (R)*,
Lisa Baker (R),
Camera Bartolotta (R),
John Blake (D),
Jim Brewster (D),
Maria Collett (D),
Lawrence Farnese (D),
John Gordner (R),
Art Haywood (D),
Pamela Iovino (D),
Thomas Killion (R),
Daylin Leach (D),
Scott Martin (R),
Bob Mensch (R),
Kristin Phillips-Hill (R),
Judy Schwank (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Kim Ward (R),
Tony Williams (D),
Last Action
Act No. 53 (on 07/01/2020)
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