MO HB164

Prohibits employers from using a job applicant's personal credit history as hiring criteria, except where directly related to the occupational position sought.

Exempts financial institutions (banks, credit unions, savings and loans), insurance companies, state law enforcement agencies, government agencies that require credit reports, and debt collectors from the credit history restriction.

Allows employers to request credit history checks where at least one of six conditions is met: state/federal bonding requirements, managerial positions controlling business direction, positions meeting Department of Labor criteria, positions involving access to personal or financial information, positions with fiduciary responsibilities, or positions with expense accounts.