The bill H.201 aims to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's criminal history in employment and housing transactions, including the rental and sale of real estate. It amends existing laws to include "criminal history" as a protected category alongside race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, place of birth, age, and crime victim status. The bill specifies that it is unlawful for employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations to discriminate against individuals based on their criminal history, and it also extends these protections to the rental and sale of housing.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that while discrimination based on criminal history is prohibited, employers are still allowed to discharge or refuse to hire individuals for positions that are subject to federal or state laws mandating disqualification due to certain criminal offenses. The bill also defines "criminal history" as all information related to an individual's contact with the criminal justice system. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 21-495, 21-495d, 9-4501, 9-4502, 9-4503