Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.

Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 7, 2025

• Low-income / working-classindirectModerate impactMedium certainty

  May face discrimination when applying for or holding an occupational license, potentially impacting their ability to secure employment and improve their economic standing.

  “Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.”· Relating to discrimination

• Formerly incarcerated or family ofdirectMajor impactHigh certainty

  Prohibits state agencies from discriminating against individuals with a criminal record when issuing or renewing occupational licenses, thereby reducing barriers to re-entry and employment.

  “Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.”· Relating to discrimination

• Person with a disabilitydirectMajor impactHigh certainty

  Prohibits state agencies from discriminating against individuals with disabilities when issuing or renewing occupational licenses.

  “Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.”· Relating to discrimination

• Person of colorindirectModerate impactMedium certainty

  May face discrimination when applying for or holding an occupational license, potentially impacting their ability to secure employment and economic stability.

  “Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.”· Relating to discrimination

• Immigrant / non-citizenindirectModerate impactMedium certainty

  May face discrimination when applying for or holding an occupational license, potentially impacting their ability to secure employment and economic stability.

  “Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.”· Relating to discrimination

• LGBTQ+ / QueerindirectModerate impactMedium certainty

  May face discrimination when applying for or holding an occupational license, potentially impacting their ability to secure employment and economic stability.

  “Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.”· Relating to discrimination

• Religious minorityindirectModerate impactMedium certainty

  May face discrimination when applying for or holding an occupational license, potentially impacting their ability to secure employment and economic stability.

  “Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.”· Relating to discrimination

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