H3272

Ban the Box Act

Introduced·1/14/25

Ban the Box Act prohibits job applications from asking about criminal history until after an interview.

The Ban the Box Act amends South Carolina law to prevent job applications from asking about criminal history until after an interview. It prohibits public employers from disqualifying applicants based on criminal convictions unrelated to the job. Employers can still consider criminal history if directly related to the position. The act also sets penalties for violations and requires employers to notify applicants of the reasons for denial or disqualification.

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Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
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History

Feb 5, 2025

Scrivener's error corrected

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry