H 2119
An Act regulating the use of credit reports by employers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to regulate how employers in Massachusetts can use credit reports during hiring and employment decisions. It restricts employers from using credit reports to make employment decisions unless a job candidate consents to it or the position involves financial responsibilities. The bill also requires employers to provide a valid reason for using a credit report and limits the information they can access.
Key provisions
- Employers must obtain a candidate's consent before using a credit report.
- Credit reports can only be used for jobs involving financial responsibilities.
- Employers must provide a valid reason for using a credit report.
- Employers can only access information related to payment history.
- The bill prohibits using credit reports for evaluating an applicant’s character or personal habits.
- Employers must provide a copy of the report to the applicant.
- The bill establishes a process for applicants to dispute inaccuracies in their credit reports.
- Employers are prohibited from considering information beyond payment history.
Who is affected
- Job applicants
- Employers
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Limits the types of jobs for which credit reports can be used.
- Requires consent from job applicants.
- Restricts the information employers can access from credit reports.
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Primary sponsor
Kenneth I. Gordon
Cosponsor
Kenneth I. Gordon
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Bill H.2119 194th (Current)
An Act regulating the use of credit reports by employers
By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2119) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to regulating the use of credit reports by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Presenter: Kenneth I. Gordon
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2119
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/4/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4450 |
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