H3234

Credit Score for Employment Criteria

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

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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Current
Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled