I understand the distinction, but again, if that logic were to stand, then all manner of requirements could be introduced into the process. The list would be endless. Anything that could be used to form an opinion of the applicant is fair game as long as it is not actually used to deny the applicant? If it can't be used for denial, then it serves no purpose, other than to burden the applicant.
If Bruen prohibits non-objective critetia in the licensing scheme, which it does, then any and all forms of information required to meet that end is by extension prohibited, regardless if it can be required of all applicants in an "objective" manner.
It's like the AG saying all applicants must submit the same information, therefore, it is an objective request and allowed under Bruen. That is absurd. The use of that information cannot be severed and excluded from the explicit non-discretionary test for criteria clearly articulated in the opinion.
Such nonsense will never survive legal scrutiny and nobody applying for an LTC should submit anything other than the application form and payment, period.
Why should I have to involve ANYBODY else in MY application?
They want DOB, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, SIGNATURE, etc. of your reference.
Not doing it and others should not either.