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HB319Introduced in the House

Fresh Start Act of 2019; revise to prohibit licensing authorities from requiring certain information.

Failed

Introduced by Carl Mickens, District 42

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act To Revise The Fresh Start Act Of 2019; To Amend Section 73-77-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Licensing Authority From Requiring An Individual To Disclose An Arrest That Was Not Followed By A Conviction, A Nonviolent Misdemeanor, A Conviction That Was Sealed, Annulled, Dismissed, Expunged, Pardoned, Overturned Or Vacated, Or A Conviction That Occurred More Than Three Years Ago; To Amend Section 73-77-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Individual May Offer Evidence Of Rehabilitation To A Licensing Authority When That Individual Petitions The Licensing Authority Regarding Whether His Or Her Criminal Record Will Disqualify The Individual From Obtaining A License; To Require The Licensing Authority To Make The Application For The Petition And Information About The Process Available Online; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

February 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Business and Commerce;Judiciary B

  2. Died In Committee

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