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This bill allows individuals holding professional licenses who have faced disciplinary actions, provided these actions did not involve criminal acts, fraud, deceit, or endanger patient or public safety, nor impact the profession's integrity, and did not result in a suspension or permanent revocation of their license, to petition for their disciplinary records to be considered confidential and expunged for reporting purposes. To be eligible, the petition must be filed at least seven years after the disciplinary action, the licensee must have no further disciplinary issues since then, all requirements of the original action must be met, there should be no pending investigations, and their license must be in good standing. For minor disciplinary actions like reprimands or fines, the petition will be granted if these conditions are met, while for more significant actions, the individual must also demonstrate that expungement aids their rehabilitation and protects the public welfare, considering factors like their conduct, the disciplinary action, and their current circumstances. If a petition is denied, the licensee has the right to a hearing. The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), which oversees various professional licensing boards, is also granted rulemaking authority to implement these expungement procedures.

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