Senate Bill 767 Summary

• Creates the "Fair Chance Hiring Practices by Public Employers Act" establishing hiring restrictions for Oklahoma public employers regarding criminal record inquiries.

• Prohibits public employers from obtaining criminal history information or asking applicants about criminal records before making a conditional job offer, except for positions disqualifying certain convictions under federal, state, or local law.

• Exempts sensitive positions from the act, including school districts, state educational institutions, law enforcement, correctional facilities, positions working with children or vulnerable adults, and financial/fiduciary positions.

• Allows public employers to request criminal history information and consider it in final hiring decisions after making a conditional offer of employment.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2025, and applies only to employment applications submitted on or after the effective date.