2019 House Bill 4326

Ban asking about job applicant’s criminal history

Introduced in the House

March 12, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Cynthia Johnson (D-5)

To prohibit prospective employers from asking about a job applicant’s criminal history before and offer of employment is made. Employers could make a conditional offer of employment and then revoke it based on a reasonable assessment of specified factors related to a criminal history.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism