Prohibits use of credit scores in employment decisions in South Carolina.
The bill amends the South Carolina Code to prohibit an individual's credit score from being the basis of any personnel action, including hiring, firing, or promoting. It defines "credit score" as a numeric value predicting credit behavior. Violations are misdemeanors with fines and imprisonment. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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