The bill amends the Kansas liquor control act and the club and drinking establishment act to allow individuals with certain felony convictions to be eligible for specific licenses, provided that the conviction occurred more than ten years prior to the application and that the individual demonstrates sufficient rehabilitation. Specifically, it introduces new provisions in K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 41-311, allowing the director of alcoholic beverage control to issue a retailer's license to applicants with non-violent felony convictions who meet the rehabilitation criteria. Additionally, it modifies the eligibility requirements for various licenses by repealing existing sections and updating the language to reflect these changes.

The bill also clarifies that certain disqualifications for licensing, such as felony convictions, do not apply to specific types of licenses, including drinking establishment and caterer's licenses, under certain conditions. It maintains strict eligibility criteria for corporations, partnerships, and trusts, ensuring that all individuals involved in these entities meet the necessary qualifications. The overall intent of the bill is to provide a pathway for rehabilitation and reintegration into the business community for individuals with past felony convictions while maintaining regulatory standards for the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 41-2623, 41-311, 21-6804, 22-3717