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 job applicants or students to submit copies of their own criminal history records. The law specifically bars these entities from demanding documents that individuals have already obtained through official channels, such as the Division of Criminal Justice Services. By removing this requirement, the legislation aims to reduce barriers for people seeking employment or education while maintaining protections against discrimination based on past convictions. The changes apply to all state agencies, political subdivisions, and private organizations operating within the jurisdiction.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Assembly Passage
Jun 2024
Signed into Law
Nov 2024
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Signed Nov 22, 2024
Floor votes · Senate May 29, 2024 · Assembly Jun 6, 2024
How they voted
39–22
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 62
May 29, 2024
D
Democratic41
95% Yea
R
Republican21
95% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Nov 22, 2024
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.501
upper
Jun 6, 2024
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
May 29, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
lower
May 29, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Jan 9, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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