Relates to the use of consumer credit history for certain purposes
This bill prohibits employers, labor organizations, and employment agencies from using an individual's consumer credit history to make decisions about hiring, compensation, or employment terms. It defines consumer credit history to include credit reports, credit scores, and details about payment history or bankruptcies obtained directly from the individual. The law includes specific exceptions for roles requiring security clearances, access to trade secrets, positions involving significant financial authority, and certain law enforcement or investigative jobs. Additionally, it prevents state and municipal agencies from using credit history for licensing or permitting purposes, with similar exceptions for positions requiring high levels of public trust or financial responsibility. The Division of Human Rights is tasked with collecting data on how these exemptions are used and reporting findings to the legislature within two years.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2023
Last action May 20, 2024
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Amendments
4
May 20, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 779C
lower
May 18, 2023
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO RULES 779B
lower
May 16, 2023
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 11, 2023
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 779A
lower
May 11, 2023
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Jan 11, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
1 primary · 21 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeffrey Dinowitz
DDemocratic
Co
Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Charles Fall
DDemocratic
Co
David Weprin
DDemocratic
Co
Deborah Glick
DDemocratic
Co
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
Co
Karines Reyes
DDemocratic
Co
Ken Zebrowski
DDemocratic
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