The bill amends the Skilled Trades Regulation Act by updating the procedures related to citations issued for violations. It establishes that a respondent has 30 days to notify the department in writing if they accept the conditions of a citation or do not admit to the alleged violation. If the respondent accepts the citation, they must return it along with any required fines or materials, which will then be recorded by the department. Additionally, if no further disciplinary actions are taken within five years, the citation will be removed from the respondent's records, and they may submit a one-page explanation to be included in their files.

Furthermore, starting January 1, 2026, citations related to failure to complete continuing education will be automatically removed from a person's record after a specified period, or upon proof of completion of the required education. This allows individuals to represent that no citation exists regarding the subject matter of the citation that has been removed. The bill aims to streamline the citation process and provide a clearer path for individuals to clear their records after fulfilling educational requirements.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 339.5539