South Dakota public employers (except the Department of Corrections and school districts) are now prohibited from asking job applicants about their criminal history or considering it until after an applicant has been selected for an interview. Public employers can still notify applicants upfront that certain criminal convictions will disqualify them from specific positions, and they can still conduct background checks if required by law for certain jobs.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 117
First Reading House H.J. 98
Shawn Bordeaux
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Cosponsors
Commerce and Energy — Deferred to the 41st legislative day