The bill aims to enhance the measures against sexual misconduct within academic and professional settings by amending existing laws related to employment applications in postsecondary educational institutions. It expands the requirements for job applicants to disclose any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct not only from their current or previous employers but also from any scholarly or professional associations with which they have had a professional relationship. The bill mandates that institutions request documentation of such findings before extending job offers, thereby ensuring a more comprehensive background check on potential employees.

Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions, including that of "association," which refers to scholarly or professional organizations that enforce codes of conduct against sexual misconduct. It also establishes a work group to report on the ability of higher education institutions to consider misconduct at academic and professional association events. The legislation emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidentiality for complainants and witnesses while providing immunity for institutions disclosing relevant information in good faith. Overall, the bill seeks to create a safer academic environment by holding applicants accountable for their past conduct in both employment and professional contexts.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 28B.112.040, 28B.112.080
Substitute Bill: 28B.112.040, 28B.112.080
Second Substitute: 28B.112.040, 28B.112.080
Bill as Passed Legislature: 28B.112.040, 28B.112.080
Session Law: 28B.112.040, 28B.112.080