SB 778

Abstract

Expands eligibility of Certificate of Good Standing to include persons convicted of person felony or person Class A misdemeanor. Requires court to provide copy of petition for certificate to district attorney. Provides that, in negligence actions against landlord for renting or leasing to specific tenant, fact that tenant has valid Certificate of Good Standing creates rebuttable presumption that landlord was not negligent. Prohibits denial of license, permit, registration, certificate or other qualification to engage in practice of profession, occupation or business, or preclusion from volunteering in school, based solely on prior criminal conviction if person has Certificate of Good Standing.