SB877 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits employers from accessing sealed or expunged criminal records when performing a criminal background check on a prospective employee; prohibits employers from asking applicants about certain previous convictions during the application process; requires employers to provide applicants a letter explaining a denial of employment under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Title 50.

SB877 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits employers from accessing sealed or expunged criminal records when performing a criminal background check on a prospective employee; prohibits employers from asking applicants about certain previous convictions during the application process; requires employers to provide applicants a letter explaining a denial of employment under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Title 50. · Informed CitizenrySB877 amends Tennessee Code to regulate how employers conduct criminal background checks and handle applicant information. The bill prohibits employers from accessing sealed or expunged criminal re…Open in Informed Citizenry