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S2324Introduced in the Senate

Prohibits employers from seeking/using credit reports in making hiring decisions concerning prospective employees, asking questions about the applicant's financial past during interviews or including credit history questions in their job applications.

IntroducedSenate Labor and Gaming

Introduced by Ana Quezada, District 2

What does this bill do?

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Official description

LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- CONSUMER CREDIT HISTORY EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION ACT -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES - Prohibits employers from seeking/using credit reports in making hiring decisions concerning prospective employees, asking questions about the applicant's financial past during interviews or including credit history questions in their job applications.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Be held for further study · April 29, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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