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DC B23-0440

DC B23-0440
Removing Barriers To Occupational Licensing For Returning Citizens Amendment Act Of 2019

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Introduced
09/17/2019
In Committee
12/14/2020
Crossed Over
12/01/2020
Passed
12/29/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/11/2021

Introduced Session

23rd Council

Bill Summary

The Chairman is referring this legislation sequentially to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety and the Committee of the Whole (section 3) and then to the Committee of the Whole with comments from the Committee on Facilities and Procurement. As introduced Bill 23-440 establishes a uniform standard for occupational licensing boards to consider only pending criminal accusations or prior convictions directly related to the occupation for which the license is sought. Adverse decisions must be subject to mitigating evidence submitted by the applicant. The Mayor and the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice are required to submit reports to the Council involving adverse decisions and their collateral consequences.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a uniform standard for occupational licensing boards in the District of Columbia to consider only criminal convictions directly related to the occupation for which a license is sought. It requires boards to consider mitigating evidence of rehabilitation and fitness, and prohibits them from considering sealed, expunged, or vacated convictions, juvenile adjudications, and non-conviction information. The bill also requires the Mayor to submit annual reports to the Council on boards' decisions and actions related to applicants and licensees with criminal records, in order to promote employment opportunities for individuals with criminal records.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Returned from Mayor (on 01/12/2021)

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