This law prohibits state and local government agencies, educational institutions, and certain private employers from requiring applicants to disclose sealed criminal records during the hiring or admission process. Exceptions exist for law enforcement positions, federally mandated inquiries, and security-related positions. The law aims to protect applicants from discrimination based on sealed criminal history information.
Records that have been sealed by a court are protected, and employers cannot require applicants to disclose or answer questions about such records during the application process.
Yes, exceptions include employment with law enforcement agencies, security-sensitive positions, and situations where federal or state law mandates disclosure or inquiry.
Yes, private employers not governed by federal laws are also prohibited from asking about sealed criminal records, with certain exceptions.
The law becomes effective on July 1, 2026, and applies to applications, interviews, and other employment or admission processes from that date forward.