A new Illinois law effective January 1, 2022 will require the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to provide an explanation to applicants whose application is denied due to a criminal conviction. The explanation must state "how the conviction directly relates to and would prevent the person from effectively engaging in the position for which a license, registration, or certificate is sought." IDFPR must also list on their website all state licensing restrictions that would prohibit an applicant from working in a licensed profession.
July 28, 2021
