H3993
An Act relative to promoting fair hiring practices by limiting the use of credit reports in employment decisions
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act to Promote Fair Hiring Practices, aims to limit employers’ use of credit reports when making hiring decisions. It seeks to prevent potential discrimination based on an individual’s financial history, recognizing that credit scores can be influenced by factors unrelated to job performance. The legislation proposes restrictions on when and how employers can access and consider credit reports during the hiring process. This bill builds upon previous attempts to regulate credit report usage in employment.
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Primary sponsor
Kip A. Diggs
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Kip A. Diggs
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