AZ SB1253

Prohibits employers from inquiring about, considering, or requiring disclosure of an applicant's criminal conviction record during the hiring process before a conditional job offer is made.

Allows criminal history inquiries only after a conditional offer of employment has been extended to the applicant.

Limits criminal history inquiries to convictions from the ten most recent consecutive years preceding the conditional offer date.

Requires that any criminal conviction record inquired about must have a direct relationship to the specific employment position.

Exempts employment positions requiring a valid fingerprint clearance card under Arizona law from these restrictions.