SB143

Prohibit employment application question re: criminal background

Introduced·3/11/25
Introduced Text

Ohio SB143 prohibits employers from asking about criminal background on job applications.

Ohio SB143 amends the state's Revised Code to prohibit employers from asking about an applicant's criminal background on initial job applications. Employers are also barred from inquiring into or considering an applicant's criminal background during the hiring process. However, the bill allows employers to conduct criminal background checks if required by law. Employers must notify applicants in writing if their criminal background disqualifies them from a position, providing details and the right to challenge the decision.

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Where it stands

Current
Workforce Development Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 3

11:00 AM

Senate Workforce Development 5th Hearing

Feb 10

11:00 AM

Senate Workforce Development 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

History

Mar 19, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Workforce Development

Mar 11, 2025

Senate

Introduced