Bans criminal background checks for public employment and licensing in South Carolina, except for certain exceptions.

The Trump Criminal Background Records Check Ban Act prohibits public and private employers from inquiring into or considering criminal convictions during hiring or licensing processes. Exceptions include employment with the Department of Corrections, financial institutions, and employers with statutory duties to conduct background checks. Employers must notify applicants if disqualified due to a criminal conviction and provide reasons and grievance procedures. The act also outlines procedures for considering rehabilitation evidence and defines terms such as "occupation" and "public employment.

Bans criminal background checks for public employment and licensing in South Carolina, except for certain exceptions.

The Trump Criminal Background Records Check Ban Act prohibits public and private employers from inquiring into or considering criminal convictions during hiring or licensing processes. Exceptions include employment with the Department of Corrections, financial institutions, and employers with statutory duties to conduct background checks. Employers must notify applicants if disqualified due to a criminal conviction and provide reasons and grievance procedures. The act also outlines procedures for considering rehabilitation evidence and defines terms such as "occupation" and "public employment.