The bill amends the Skilled Trades Regulation Act by introducing new provisions regarding the process for individuals seeking a preliminary determination from the department about their eligibility for a license based on past court judgments. It allows individuals to request a preliminary determination to assess whether any judgments against them would likely lead to a denial of a license due to not meeting the good moral character requirement. The bill specifies that individuals can submit a request that includes a detailed description of any criminal proceedings, and it establishes that a preliminary determination that is not adverse does not bind the department if the individual later applies for a license, unless they have subsequent felony convictions or undisclosed criminal convictions. Additionally, the department is required to notify individuals of the determination within 60 days and cannot require educational or training prerequisites before submitting a request.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that the department cannot deny a license based solely on an individual's criminal history without first evaluating their good moral character. It also mandates that the department publish an annual report detailing the number of applications denied, particularly those denied due to lack of good moral character, along with a summary of the criminal convictions that led to those denials. The language changes include replacing gender-specific terms with gender-neutral terms and adding provisions for the department's reporting requirements.