Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

HB 2814 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in dissemination of criminal history record information, further providing for use of records for employment; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

Last action — Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 30, 2026

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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 is in committee in the House. Introduced September 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

In plain language

The bill regulates how employers use criminal history for employment decisions in Pennsylvania.

This bill amends existing laws to limit how employers can use criminal history in hiring decisions. It requires written notification to applicants if their criminal history affects employment decisions and imposes penalties for noncompliance.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill affects workers with criminal histories seeking employment, as it limits how their records can impact hiring decisions.
  • Small Business: Small businesses must ensure compliance with the new regulations regarding criminal history checks for potential employees.

Summary

Fair Criminal Record Screening

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends regulations regarding the use of criminal history records by employers in Pennsylvania, enhancing protections for individuals with criminal histories during employment evaluations.

  • Section 9125

    an employment applicant's → an individual's

    The term 'employment applicant' is replaced with 'individual' for broader application.

  • Section 9125

    deciding whether or not to hire the applicant → taking an adverse employment action

    The language is updated to focus on adverse employment actions instead of just hiring decisions.

  • Section 9125

    the applicant's → the individual's

    Changes 'applicant' to 'individual' to make the language more inclusive.

  • Section 9125

    for which he has applied. → in which the individual is currently employed.

    The notice requirement expands to include current employment situations.

  • Section 9125

    for which he has applied. → in which the individual is currently employed.

    The notice requirement now applies to both applications and current employment.

  • Section 9125

    the applicant → the individual

    All references to 'applicant' are replaced by 'individual' for consistency.

  • Section 9125

    be considered by the employer only to the extent to which they relate to the applicant's suitability for employment in the position for which he has applied. → may be considered by the employer only to the extent to which they relate to the individual's suitability for employment.

    Clarifies that consideration of criminal records must be relevant to the individual's suitability for the position.

Action History

  1. Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 30, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (247)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2814 do?
Fair Criminal Record Screening
Who sponsors HB 2814?
HB 2814 is sponsored by Tarik Khan (Democratic), Malcolm Kenyatta (Democratic), Andre D. Carroll (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), and Darisha K. Parker (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2814?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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