An Act relative to due process

This bill (S 1039) modifies Massachusetts law to change the appeal process for certain professional licensing decisions. It requires that when a licensing commission suspends someone’s license for more than two weeks or decertifies them, the appeal under Chapter 30A must include a full new review ("de novo review") of the case, rather than just reviewing the original decision. This directly affects individuals or entities facing these specific licensing penalties. The change aims to strengthen due process by ensuring appeals are evaluated independently from the initial decision. The bill is currently pending in the Judiciary Committee with a scheduled hearing.