Fresh Start Act; revise certain provisions of.

HB 595, the Fresh Start Act, removes blanket disqualifications for people with criminal records seeking licensed professions in Mississippi. It requires licensing boards to evaluate each case based on specific factors (crime nature, time passed, relevance to the job, and rehabilitation evidence) rather than vague terms like "moral turpitude." Applicants can petition boards for determinations (with a $25 fee), and boards must provide written explanations for denials, including the right to a hearing. The bill mandates that licensing boards comply with these rules within 120 days of July 1, 2025, and supersedes conflicting state laws.