The General Assembly finds a compelling public interest in removing barriers to employment opportunities and occupational licenses for citizens of the Commonwealth who have been convicted of a crime. Employers can increase their hiring prospects by offering positions to this historically untapped pool of workers who have taken rehabilitative steps in preparation for participation in the workforce so they may reenter society as productive citizens rather than being defined by a past crime.

Effective: April 10, 2026

History: Created 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 72, sec. 1, effective April 10, 2026.