AZ SB1340

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

Limits criminal history inquiries to convictions within the five most recent consecutive years prior to the conditional employment offer.

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

Exempts employment positions requiring a valid fingerprint clearance card under Arizona Revised Statutes Title 41, Chapter 12, Article 3.1 from these restrictions.