2018 House Bill 6058 / Public Act 453

Authorize pre-occupational licensure disqualification determinations

Introduced in the House

May 23, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Scott VanSingel (R-100)

To establish a process where an individual seeking one of the many occupational licenses that are mandated by the state as a condition of earning a living in a particular profession could get a preliminary determination of whether any court judgments against him or her would likely result being denied a license under provisions in these laws that require “good moral character” in an applicant. This bill would affect licenses mandated under the state public health code. See also House Bills 6110 to 6113, and House Bill 6381.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Oct. 2, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 3, 2018

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 8, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 6, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2018

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish a process where an individual seeking one of the many occupational licenses that are mandated by the state as a condition of earning a living in a particular profession could get a preliminary determination of whether any court judgments against him or her would likely result being denied a license under provisions in these laws that require “good moral character” in an applicant. This bill would affect licenses mandated under the state public health code. See also House Bills 6110 to 6113, and House Bill 6381.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 20, 2018