Convicted felons; restrictions on obtaining occupational licenses by convicted felons revised; certificate of employability for convicted felons created; immunity to employers provided

HB 238 creates a "certificate of employability" to help convicted felons regain occupational licenses in fields regulated by Title 27, Title 8, or Title 5 (such as healthcare, trades, or professional services) or under federal law. It allows felons to petition a court for relief from license restrictions, requiring the court to review the petition after notifying the relevant licensing board. The bill also provides legal immunity to employers who hire individuals holding this certificate. This directly affects individuals with felony convictions seeking to work in licensed professions by streamlining access to licenses through a court-reviewed process.