Bill > HB1301

This bill clarifies the requirements for consumer reporting agencies, which are entities that collect and report information about individuals for purposes like credit, insurance, or employment, when they provide consumer reports for employment purposes. Specifically, it updates the definition of "up to date" public record information that can negatively affect a person's employment prospects. The bill now specifies that such information, including arrests, convictions, record restrictions, vacated offenses, offenses discharged under certain legal provisions, and pardons, is considered up to date if the consumer report accurately reflects the current legal status of the matter at the time the report is issued. Furthermore, it explicitly states that sealed criminal history record information should not be reported if it is legally sealed. The bill also clarifies that consumer reporting agencies are considered to be doing business in Georgia if they provide information to entities located or doing business in the state.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73178