North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 D · 1 I · 1 R cosponsors

HB 233 — Ban the Box.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

48 added · 46 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 233, a key change was made regarding how individuals can respond to background check results that may negatively impact their employment. The bill now includes a clarification that hiring authorities must give candidates a chance to contest inaccuracies in their background checks before making a final employment decision. This matters because it offers greater protection for job applicants, ensuring they have a fair opportunity to address any errors that could affect their chances of being hired.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 233 Short Title:
233 Mar 1, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10096-LR-56 (03/01) Short Title:
Representatives Pierce and R.
Representatives Pierce, R.
Moore (Primary Sponsors).
Moore, Brockman, and C.
Graham (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE FAIR ASSESSMENTS OF PERSONS WITH CRIMINAL HISTORIES APPLYING FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House March 6, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE FAIR ASSESSMENTS OF PERSONS WITH CRIMINAL HISTORIES APPLYING FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
(a) Except as otherwise required by law, no person shall be disqualified from public employment solely or in part because of a prior conviction, unless the conviction is determined to be substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the position after consideration of all of the following factors:
(a) Except as otherwise required by law, no person shall be disqualified from public employment solely or in part because of a prior conviction, unless the conviction is determined to *H233-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 be substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the position after consideration of all of the following factors:
*DRH10096-LR-56* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (1) The level and seriousness of the crime.
(1) The level and seriousness of the crime.
Page 2 DRH10096-LR-56 [v.3] (03/17)
Page 2 House Bill 233-First Edition
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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill introduces new requirements for considering criminal histories in public employment applications in North Carolina.

  • G.S. 126-5

    (c14) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the provisions of Article 17 of this Chapter apply to applicants for employment with the State of North Carolina or any local political subdivision of the State.

    This addition establishes that the new Article 17 on fair assessments of applicants with criminal histories applies to public employment in North Carolina.

Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 24 co-sponsors · 152 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (24)

Not signed on (152)

152 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 233?
HB 233 is sponsored by Shelly Willingham (Democratic), Terry, Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Meyer, McGrady, Lucas, Lehman, Insko, Holley, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Hanes, Gill, Floyd, Fisher, Farmer-Butterfield, Carla D. Cunningham (U), Deb Butler (Democratic), Autry, B. Richardson, G. Graham, C. Graham, R. Moore, Becky Carney (Democratic), Neal Jackson (Republican), and Cecil Brockman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 233?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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