HB123

AN ACT relating to criminal histories of job applicants.

Introduced·1/7/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB123 prohibits employers from inquiring about criminal history until after a job interview.

Kentucky HB123, the Ban the Box - The Criminal Record Employment Discrimination Act, aims to prevent discrimination against job applicants with criminal histories. It prohibits employers from asking about criminal records until after an interview or conditional job offer. Exceptions include law enforcement positions, roles requiring background checks, and jobs needing fidelity bonds. The act seeks to remove barriers for those with past criminal records, allowing them to pursue employment without initial discrimination.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 14

House

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Jan 7

House

introduced in House

Jan 7

House

to Committee on Committees (H)