Relates to the use of consumer credit history for certain purposes
This bill prohibits employers and licensing agencies from using an individual's credit history (including credit reports, scores, or self-disclosed credit details) when making hiring, employment, or licensing decisions. It directly affects job applicants and license seekers who might otherwise face barriers due to their credit history. Key exceptions allow credit checks only for specific roles involving national security, law enforcement, financial responsibilities over $10,000, or access to trade secrets. The law applies broadly but exempts positions requiring security clearances, bonding, or fiduciary duties as defined in the bill. It does not prevent agencies from considering unpaid taxes or fines.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Assembly Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Dec 2025
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Signed Dec 19, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 3, 2025 · Assembly May 28, 2025
How they voted
40–20
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Apr 3, 2025
D
Democratic41
92% Yea
R
Republican22
90% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Dec 19, 2025
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.681
upper
May 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
James Sanders
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
Co
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
Co
Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jessica Ramos
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Leroy Comrie
DDemocratic
Co
Liz Krueger
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
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