KY HB123

Prohibits employers from inquiring about an applicant's criminal record or history (including felony/misdemeanor convictions and pending charges) until after the applicant is selected for an interview, or before a conditional offer of employment if no interview occurs

Allows employers to ask about criminal history at the first interview or thereafter, in compliance with applicable state and federal laws

Exempts law enforcement positions, positions requiring criminal background checks under federal/state law, positions where criminal background disqualifies applicants by law, and positions requiring fidelity bonds that would be unavailable due to criminal convictions

Permits employers to notify applicants that certain criminal histories will disqualify them from particular positions under current law or company policy

Creates a new section of KRS 344.030 to 344.110, cited as the "Ban the Box - The Criminal Record Employment Discrimination Act"