Bill > H1659

This bill aims to further regulate the use of credit reports by employers. It prohibits employers from using or requesting a consumer report for employment purposes, with some exceptions, such as for certain financial institution positions, national security clearance roles, or positions with significant financial responsibility. The bill also requires employers to obtain written consent, disclose the reason for accessing the report, and provide the employee or applicant an opportunity to dispute the relevance of the information before taking any adverse employment action based on the report. The bill also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees or applicants who exercise their rights under this legislation. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2021.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1659