§1702. Political subdivision; consideration of arrest records; prohibited acts
A. No political subdivision, when filling an employment position, may inquire on
an initial application form about a prospective employee's arrest record.
B. This prohibition does not preclude a political subdivision from inquiring about
convictions, pending felony criminal charges, or pleas of nolo contendere of a prospective
employee on the initial application form.
C. This Section does not apply to any employment position for which a criminal
background check is required by law.
Acts 2019, No. 392, §1.