HI HB713

Prohibits employers from requiring or requesting employees and job applicants to grant access to personal account usernames or passwords for social media and other personal accounts.

Permits employers to require or request access to personal accounts only when reasonably believed to be relevant to investigations of employee misconduct or violation of applicable law.

Allows employers to monitor, review, access, or block electronic data stored on devices fully or partially funded by the employer or on the employer's network without restriction.

Protects employee privacy rights by preventing broad invasions through mandatory disclosure of personal account credentials while maintaining employer investigative authority for legitimate purposes.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Labor for further consideration.