Fresh Start Act; revise certain provisions of.

HB 362, the "Fresh Start Act," revises Mississippi law to prevent automatic disqualification from job licenses based on criminal records. It requires licensing agencies to only consider crimes directly related to a specific occupation, banning vague terms like "moral turpitude" and mandating they evaluate factors such as the crime's nature, time passed since the offense, and evidence of rehabilitation. Applicants with criminal records can petition for a review of their case, request a hearing if denied, and receive written explanations for disqualifications. The law applies to most licensed professions (excluding attorneys and nurses under the Nurse Licensure Compact) and must be implemented by October 2025.