CT HB05207

Prohibits the state and its agencies from disqualifying a person from employment solely based on a prior criminal conviction, with exceptions for positions where statutes specifically require disqualification based on prior convictions.

Requires employers to wait until a prospective employee is deemed otherwise qualified for a position before inquiring about past convictions.

Allows denial of employment or professional licenses only after considering the nature of the crime's relationship to the job, the degree of rehabilitation, and time elapsed since conviction.

Requires written rejection notices that specifically state the evidence and reasons for rejection based on conviction, sent to the applicant by registered mail.

Prohibits use of arrest records not followed by conviction or erased conviction records in employment or licensing decisions.