New York S08789 prohibits the use of consumer credit history in hiring, employment, and licensing decisions.
New York S08789 amends the general business law to prohibit the use of consumer credit history in hiring, employment, and licensing decisions. This change applies to employers, labor organizations, employment agencies, and their agents. The bill repeals certain provisions from a 2025 law that also addressed the use of consumer credit history in employment decisions. The act takes effect on the same date and in the same manner as the 2025 law.
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