MS HB404

Prohibits employers from inquiring about an applicant's arrest, charge, or conviction history orally or in writing, except for law enforcement positions and related roles.

Allows employers to inquire about specific criminal convictions if federal or state law mandates disqualification from employment based on those offenses.

Permits employers to ask about criminal convictions if a required fidelity bond or equivalent would be disqualified based on specified criminal offenses.

Authorizes employers to conduct fingerprinting, criminal history record checks, child abuse registry checks, sex offender registry checks, and similar checks permitted by federal or state law.

Takes effect July 1, 2019.