Senate Bill No. 750 - Summary

• Establishes "The Password Privacy Protection Act" prohibiting employers from requesting or requiring employees and job applicants to disclose usernames, passwords, or authentication credentials for personal online accounts or services unrelated to business purposes.

• Allows employers to request credentials only for: employer-supplied electronic devices, employer-provided accounts or services, accounts used for business purposes, or accounts created through the employment relationship.

• Prohibits employers from discharging, disciplining, or refusing to hire applicants solely because they refuse to disclose personal account information protected under the act.

• Permits employers to investigate work-related misconduct, unauthorized transfer of proprietary information, and monitor or restrict access to websites on employer-paid devices or networks, provided they comply with state and federal law.

• Applies to all persons and entities employing workers in Missouri, including public employers, independent contractors, and job applicants.