Maryland legislature overrides governor’s “Ban the Box” veto
The Maryland Senate voted 32-15 to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of legislation that will prohibit public and private colleges and universities in the state from asking prospective students about their criminal history. Read More
New Jersey strengthens “Ban the Box” protections for applicants
New Jersey amended its Opportunity to Compete Act to prohibit certain employment discrimination based upon expunged criminal records. Read More
Maricopa County, Arizona to “Ban the Box”
Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, Arizona’s most populous county will remove a question about past criminal convictions from their job applications. Read More
Spokane, Washington enacts “Ban the Box” ordinance
The ordinance will prohibit employers in the county from asking job applicants about their criminal history prior to conducting a job interview. Read More
Arizona governor directs state personnel officials to “Ban the Box”
Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order instructing all state agencies to eliminate any questions on initial job applications about whether a person has a criminal record. Read More