FL S1646

Prohibits employers from excluding applicants from initial interviews solely based on conviction history for offenses listed under s. 435.04(2)

Defines exclusion as requiring applicants to disclose criminal history on employment applications, before interviews, or before conditional job offers (if no interview conducted)

Allows employers to consider conviction history after initial interview or in hiring decisions, but cannot use it as grounds for pre-interview exclusion

Establishes civil penalty of up to $5,000 per violation, enforced by the Department of Economic Opportunity

Exempts law enforcement agencies, criminal justice employers, positions required by law to consider criminal history, and volunteer positions from these restrictions