Bill > HB3132

This bill establishes a process for individuals with certain past convictions to obtain a "certificate" of exemplary conduct and good moral character from a circuit court, which can help remove barriers to employment, housing, and occupational licenses. An "eligible individual" is defined as someone convicted of an offense, excluding those requiring registration as a sex offender. To receive a certificate, the court must find clear and convincing evidence that the individual has consistently behaved well, demonstrated good moral character, and that granting the certificate is in the public interest. While a certificate does not prevent others from seeing a conviction history, it removes specific restrictions. Employers are generally protected from liability for actions of employees with certificates, unless they acted willfully in hiring them. The bill also mandates the creation of standardized forms for applications and requires licensing bodies to report data on applicants with convictions and certificates to the General Assembly annually.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3132&year=2026&code=R