Bill > HB2346

This bill, known as the "Fair Background Check and Due Process Act," amends Tennessee law to establish new rules for background checks, particularly concerning criminal history information. It defines a "consumer reporting agency" as any entity that provides criminal history background checks for employment, housing, or licensing, excluding law enforcement agencies. It also defines "excluded offenses" as serious crimes like theft, fraud, murder, or violent conduct directly related to job safety, and "non-conviction record" as any arrest or charge that hasn't resulted in a conviction, including pending or dismissed cases. The core provision states that consumer reporting agencies cannot report non-conviction records to employers, landlords, or licensing agencies unless the charge is an excluded offense; they can only report charges that have led to a guilty verdict or plea. However, this act does not prevent employers from conducting interviews, asking about job-related conduct, or complying with federal licensing background check requirements.