Provides that certain entities may not require a person to provide a copy of his or her criminal history record under certain circumstances
This bill prohibits employers, educational institutions, and other organizations from requiring individuals to submit copies of their own criminal history records obtained from the Division of Criminal Justice Services. By removing this requirement, the legislation aims to reduce barriers for people seeking licenses, jobs, or enrollment in schools who have already undergone the official background check process. The law also strengthens existing protections against discrimination based on criminal convictions by establishing a legal presumption that excludes prior incarceration records from evidence in negligence lawsuits. These changes take effect approximately 120 days after the bill becomes law, ensuring a transition period for affected entities to adjust their hiring and admission procedures.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 25, 2023
Last action Jun 6, 2024
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6
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Committee
3
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
lower
May 24, 2023
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Apr 25, 2023
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Amanda Septimo
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
David Weprin
DDemocratic
Co
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
Co
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Latrice Walker
DDemocratic
Co
Rebecca Seawright
DDemocratic
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