Indiana § 22-2-17-3 - Prohibition against political subdivision prohibiting an employer from obtaining and using criminal history information initially or later in hiring process
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§ 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
(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.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 22-2-17-3 ("Prohibition against political subdivision prohibiting an employer from obtaining and using criminal history information initially or later in hiring process") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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