AZ SB1619

Prohibits private employers with 15+ employees from inquiring about, considering, or requiring disclosure of applicants' criminal conviction records until during or after a job interview, or after a conditional job offer is made.

Limits criminal history inquiries to convictions within 7 years from the date of conviction or 7 years from release from incarceration, whichever is later.

Exempts positions requiring fingerprint clearance cards, positions accessing state and federal criminal records, law enforcement/probation/prosecution positions, emergency medical services transport, court security officers, and firefighters from the restrictions.

Applies identical restrictions to state agency hiring practices for criminal history inquiries during the employment application process.

Does not apply to employers with fewer than 15 employees.