MS SB2522

Public employers prohibited from inquiring into, considering, or requiring disclosure of an applicant's criminal history until after the applicant is selected for an interview or before a conditional job offer is made

Exemption provided for the Department of Corrections and employers with a statutory duty to conduct criminal background checks during the hiring process

Employers may still notify applicants that certain criminal histories will disqualify them from particular positions

Effective date of July 1, 2021