Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H3993 — An Act relative to promoting fair hiring practices by limiting the use of credit reports in employment decisions

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    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 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill limits the use of credit reports in hiring decisions.

The bill restricts employers from using credit reports to make employment decisions. This aims to promote fair hiring practices.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means you may have a better chance at employment without the concern of your credit history being a factor.

Summary

An Act relative to promoting fair hiring practices by limiting the use of credit reports in employment decisions

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H3993 do?
An Act relative to promoting fair hiring practices by limiting the use of credit reports in employment decisions
Who sponsors H3993?
H3993 is sponsored by Kip A. Diggs (Democrat).
What is the current status of H3993?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” 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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