HB557Introduced in the House of Delegates
Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process
Introduced by Andrea Harrison, District 24
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Providing that "department" does not include the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services for purposes of certain provisions prohibiting a department from refusing to issue an occupational license or certificate based on a certain conviction under certain circumstances; establishing a predetermination review process for occupational licenses and certificates in certain departments of State government; authorizing a department to charge a criminal history review fee of up to $100; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 302
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
45
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Economic Matters
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (96-28)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 302
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