Senate Bill No. 261 Summary

• Prohibits employers from using credit reports when hiring prospective employees or determining employment continuation, effective July 1, 2012.

• Allows credit report use only when the position involves access to money, assets, trade secrets, or confidential information, or for managerial positions, sworn law enforcement, Attorney General office positions, or positions where disclosure is legally required.

• Exempts persons or businesses subject to Fair Credit Reporting Act sections 6801-6809 and state or federal implementing regulations that are under state or federal regulatory oversight.

• Permits employees or prospective employees to bring civil lawsuits for violations and recover actual damages, court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, and injunctive relief.

• Does not limit other state or federal employment rights or remedies available to employees or prospective employees.