MO SB44

Public employers are prohibited from inquiring into or considering an applicant's criminal record until after extending a conditional offer of employment (contingent on medical exam, drug test, and background investigation)

Felony convictions may only be considered if no more than 10 years have passed since release from custody or completion of supervised release; misdemeanors are limited to 5 years

Employers may only withdraw a conditional offer based on an offense that has a rational relationship to the duties and responsibilities of the position

Before withdrawing an offer, employers must consider: nature of the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, whether the job provides opportunity for similar offense, likelihood of recurrence, and time elapsed since the offense

Exemptions apply to state/county/municipal law enforcement agencies, the department of corrections, and positions where federal or state law requires or permits criminal history consideration