NC H834

State agencies are prohibited from inquiring into or considering a job applicant's criminal record until the applicant has been selected for an interview.

The Department of Public Safety is exempt from this restriction if state law requires criminal history record checks or consideration of criminal history during hiring.

State agencies may still notify applicants that certain criminal histories will disqualify them from specific positions.

The law becomes effective July 1, 2019, and applies to employment applications submitted on or after that date.