MN SF38

Prohibits public or private employers from inquiring into, considering, or requiring disclosure of an applicant's criminal record or history until the applicant has been selected for an interview or, if no interview occurs, before a conditional offer of employment is made.

Exempts the Department of Corrections and employers with a statutory duty to conduct criminal history background checks during the hiring process.

Allows employers to notify applicants in advance that law or company policy will disqualify individuals with particular criminal histories from specific positions.

Expands the ban the box law to apply to individuals appointed pursuant to chapter 15 to boards, commissions, agencies, committees, councils, authorities, courts, advisory task forces, and advisory councils.

Effective date of August 1, 2020.