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IA SF155
Bill
Status
1/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tony Bisignano
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers with 4+ employees and employment agencies from inquiring about an applicant's criminal record or history until during the job interview, or until a conditional offer of employment is made if no interview occurs
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Exempts positions where federal/state law requires criminal background exclusions, positions requiring fidelity bonds, and positions involving work in private residences or personal service to employer's family
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Establishes graduated civil penalties for violations: written warning for first offense, up to $500 for second violation, up to $1,500 for third violation, and up to $1,500 every 30 days for subsequent unresolved violations
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Creates a criminal history employment application task force to study voluntary standards for evaluating job applications from individuals with criminal histories, with a report due to the governor and general assembly by January 1, 2026
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Division I (prohibited hiring practices) takes effect January 1, 2026; Division II (task force) takes effect upon enactment
Legislative Description
A bill for an act prohibiting employers and employment agencies from seeking the criminal record or criminal history from applicants for employment under certain circumstances, establishing a criminal history employment application task force, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions.
Last Action
Subcommittee: Driscoll, Dotzler, and Taylor. S.J. 170.
1/30/2025