HB201

Mississippi HB201, known as the "Donald J. Trump Ban-the-Box Act," prohibits public employers from using criminal history as a preliminary bar to.

Mississippi HB201, the "Donald J. Trump Ban-the-Box Act," aims to prevent public employers from using criminal history information as a preliminary barrier to employment. This act applies to public employers but excludes private employers, the practice of law, and certain legislative bodies. It mandates that public employers cannot inquire about an applicant's criminal history until the applicant has signed a waiver, is being considered for a specific position, and has received an interview.