MA H4113

Requires Massachusetts higher education institutions to obtain signed statements from job applicants disclosing any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct or pending investigations before making employment offers

Mandates institutions request sexual misconduct records from applicants' current and former employers; prohibits hiring applicants who refuse to sign disclosure statements

Requires institutions to disclose substantiated sexual misconduct findings from personnel files to other employers conducting background checks, even without specific requests

Provides civil and criminal liability immunity for institutions and employees who disclose sexual misconduct information in good faith, while requiring confidentiality of complainant and witness identities

Directs the Department of Higher Education to submit a report by December 31, 2026 on addressing sexual misconduct at academic and professional association events