South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 41-1-35 So As To Provide That No Job Application May Include Questions Related To Convictions Of A Crime, Unless The Crime For Which The Applicant Was Convicted Directly Relates To The Position Of Employment Sought Or The Occupation For Which The License Is Sought, To Provide A Related Policy Statement, And To Provide Necessary Definitions, Among Other Things, In Order To Give A Better Chance For Applicants To Be Considered For Employment Prior To The Stage In The Application Process When Background Checks Are Conducted.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (2025-01-14)