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An Act to Amend Titles 24 and 29 of the Delaware Code Relating to Professional Licensing.

It became law on Sep 21, 2022.

DE HB 404 · House Bill · 151

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Latest action
Sep 21, 2022

What it does

The Delaware Fair Chance Licensing Act provides that it is the policy of this State to allow entry to professions and occupations with licensing requirements for individuals with a criminal history to the maximum extent consistent with public safety. To that end, the bill identifies certain kinds of criminal history elements that should not be considered by licensing boards: charges that are not pending and did not lead to a conviction; juvenile records; records that have been expunged, sealed, or pardoned; and convictions that are more than 10 years old. An exception is allowed to the 10 year rule to preserve existing prohibitions involving sex offense convictions. The Act also identifies…

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

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  3. Floor (Done)

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    Sep 21, 2022

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Where it goes next

It is law in Delaware. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.

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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 24 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL LICENSING. | 52