The bill H. 3234 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 41-1-115, which prohibits the use of an individual's credit score as a basis for any personnel actions, including hiring, promoting, or terminating employees. The legislation establishes that any violation of this provision will result in misdemeanor charges, with penalties including fines ranging from ten to fifty dollars or imprisonment for a duration of ten to thirty days.

Additionally, the bill defines key terms related to credit scores and reports, including "consumer," "credit report," "credit score," and "consumer credit reporting agency." This legislation is designed to protect individuals from discrimination based on their credit scores in employment decisions, thereby promoting fair hiring practices. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 41-1-115
Latest Version: 41-1-115
12/06/2024: 41-1-115