Ban the Box (H 7760, S 2441)

The Affiliate testified before the House Labor and Senate Judiciary committees in favor of returning legislation that would bar employers from asking about  an applicant’s criminal history before determining whether they were a qualified candidate for the position.  The Affiliate testified that eliminating “the box” – a portion of a job application where a job applicant must document that they are without any criminal record history – would make it easier for those with a criminal history to find jobs, a critical component in rehabilitation and avoiding recidivism.  The bill failed to move out of committee.