SB767

Hiring practices; creating the Fair Chance Hiring Practices by Public Employers Act; prohibiting certain employment practices. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB767 creates the Fair Chance Hiring Practices by Public Employers Act, prohibiting certain employment practices related to criminal history.

Oklahoma SB767, the Fair Chance Hiring Practices by Public Employers Act, prohibits public employers from obtaining criminal history record information or asking applicants to disclose criminal history before making a conditional offer of employment. Exceptions include positions at schools, state educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, and those with access to children or vulnerable adults. The act allows employers to notify applicants of disqualifying convictions and ask about prior convictions.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Stewart