Office of Administrative Hearings Jurisdiction Amendment Act of 2023

This bill transfers the authority to hear appeals regarding concealed pistol licenses and firearm registration denials from the Concealed Pistol Licensing Review Board to the Office of Administrative Hearings. Under the new rules, the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department must prove their decisions are correct during these appeals, shifting the burden of proof from the applicant to the police chief. The legislation also expands the Office of Administrative Hearings to handle cases involving fines for violations of laws protecting blind and physically disabled individuals. Additionally, the bill ensures that all hearings related to concealed pistol licenses remain confidential and are not open to the public.