Bill > S1183

This bill aims to regulate the use of credit reports by employers. It prohibits employers from using credit reports as a criterion for employment purposes, with some exceptions for certain positions such as law enforcement, financial institutions, and roles involving financial responsibility. The bill also requires employers to obtain written consent from employees or applicants before accessing their credit reports, disclose their reasons for accessing the reports, and provide an opportunity for the employee or applicant to dispute the relevance of the information in the report. The bill also prohibits retaliation against employees or applicants who exercise their rights under this law.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1183