A bill for an act prohibiting employers and employment agencies from seeking the criminal record or criminal history from applicants for employment under certain circumstances, establishing a criminal history employment application task force, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions.

SF 155 prohibits Iowa employers and employment agencies from asking about an applicant's criminal record before making a conditional job offer. Exceptions apply for positions requiring specific bonds (e.g., due to state/federal law), home-based care roles, or personal services within a residence. The bill creates a task force to study criminal history employment practices and imposes penalties: a written warning for first violations, followed by fines for repeated breaches. It directly affects businesses hiring in Iowa and aims to reduce barriers for job seekers with criminal records.