Bill > H1102

This bill, titled "Ban the Box," aims to remove a specific question from job applications for state government positions. Currently, job applications often ask about an applicant's criminal history. This bill proposes to remove the requirement for applicants to disclose their criminal record on the initial application form. The intention behind "Ban the Box" legislation, which has been adopted in various forms across different states and localities, is to give individuals with past convictions a fairer chance at employment by allowing employers to consider their qualifications before learning about their criminal history, thereby reducing potential bias early in the hiring process.