AZ SB1344

Prohibits employers from inquiring about, considering, or requiring disclosure of applicants' criminal conviction records until after a conditional job offer is made.

Limits criminal history inquiries to the five most recent consecutive years preceding the conditional offer of employment.

Requires any criminal conviction inquiry to have a direct relationship to the employment position.

Applies identical restrictions to landlords conducting tenant screening, with inquiries only allowed after a conditional offer of tenancy.

Exempts positions requiring a valid fingerprint clearance card from these restrictions for both private employers and state agencies.