Bill > AB742

This bill requires licensing boards under the Department of Consumer Affairs to expedite applications for individuals who can prove they are descendants of American slaves, once a certification process for such descendants is established. The bill is contingent on the passage of another bill (SB 518) in the 2025-26 legislative session, which would create a Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery. The provisions of this bill would be in effect for four years from the date the certification process is implemented, or until January 1, 2032, whichever comes first. This legislation aims to provide preferential treatment in the professional licensing process for individuals who can trace their ancestry to enslaved people in the United States, similar to existing provisions that expedite licensing for military spouses. The bill seeks to address historical injustices by offering an expedited pathway to professional licensure for descendants of slaves, recognizing the generational barriers and challenges faced by this group.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice

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