2018 House Bill 6112

Limit using criminal background to bar occupational licensure

Introduced in the House

June 6, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Michele Hoitenga (R-102)

To limit the use of criminal records to determine whether an individual is eligible to get an occupational license mandated by the state “Skilled Trade Act” to earn a living in many professions. See House Bill 6110 for details of the restrictions. This is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 6110 to 6113; see also House Bill 6114.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Oct. 2, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 3, 2018

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 8, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 6, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.