Georgia Passes Second Chance Employment Bill
Set to take effect January 1, 2021, the bill affords individuals the opportunity to remove certain convictions from a criminal record based on accruing a successful number of "conviction-free" years. Read More
Update: Illinois Bill Limits Criminal History Consideration for Employment Decisions, Effective March 23, 2021
SB 1480 amends the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) by prohibiting employers from considering criminal conviction records when making employment decisions. Read More
Kentucky Law Expands Potential Job Opportunities for Individuals with Criminal Backgrounds
Kentucky’s "Reentry" law goes into effect in July, 2021 and will permit employers to hire certified applicants with criminal convictions. Read More
Idaho Enacts "The Clean Slate Act"
Taking effect on January 1, 2024, the new law protects criminal history records from disclosure under specific conditions and circumstances. Read More
Colorado Becomes Seventh State to Enact "Clean Slate" Legislation
Senate Bill 22-099 enacts "Clean Slate" legislation in Colorado, allowing for the automatic sealing of arrest records that do not result in a conviction. Read More