FL H0463

Creates s. 112.0115, F.S., prohibiting public employers from inquiring about or considering an applicant's criminal record or history of arrests and convictions until after the applicant has been selected for an interview.

Exempts the Department of Corrections and any public employer with a statutory duty to conduct criminal history background checks during the hiring process from this restriction.

Allows public employers to notify applicants in advance that specific criminal histories will disqualify candidates from particular positions.

Takes effect July 1, 2011.