Indiana Code 22-2-17-3. Prohibition against political subdivision prohibiting an employer from obtaining and using criminal history information initially or later in hiring process

Sec. 3. Unless federal or state law provides otherwise, a political subdivision may not prohibit an employer from:

(1) obtaining or using criminal history information during the hiring process to the extent allowed by federal or state law, rules, or regulations; or

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 22-2-17-3

criminal history information: has the meaning set forth in IC 5-2-4-1(1). See Indiana Code 22-2-17-1
political subdivision: has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13. See Indiana Code 22-2-17-2

(2) at the time an individual makes an initial application for employment:

(A) making an inquiry regarding the individual’s criminal history information; or

(B) requiring the individual to disclose the individual’s criminal history information.

As added by P.L.210-2017, SEC.1.

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