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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
03/13/2021
03/13/2021
Crossed Over
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT; REVISING THE LIST OF CRIMINAL RECORDS THAT CANNOT BE CONSIDERED IN AN APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, LICENSURE OR OTHER AUTHORITY TO PRACTICE A TRADE, BUSINESS OR PROFESSION; ENACTING A NEW SECTION OF THE UNIFORM LICENSING ACT TO PROHIBIT THE EXCLUSION FROM PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE OF PERSONS WITH CERTAIN CRIMINAL RECORDS.
AI Summary
This bill revises the list of criminal records that cannot be considered for public employment, licensure, or other professional authority. It prohibits the exclusion from professional licensure of persons with certain criminal records, and requires boards to promulgate rules listing specific disqualifying criminal convictions. The bill also requires boards to provide annual reports on the number of applicants with potential disqualifying convictions and the outcomes of their applications. The key terms are "disqualifying criminal convictions" and "Uniform Licensing Act", which refers to the state law governing professional licensing.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House State Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee (08:00 2/24/2021 Room Zoom) (on 02/24/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=96&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0096.pdf |
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