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Virginia State Police Report the Successful Launch of New Rap Back Service
In March 2024, Governor Glenn Youngkin approved Virginia Code § 52-46 as part of the Chapters enacted during the 2024 General Assembly session. The...
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Credit Checks Are Off the Table: New York Cracks Down on Using Consumer Credit Information in Employment
Feb 2, 2026 10:45:00 AM
Starting on April 18, 2026, New York is cracking down on employers using consumer credit information for hiring purposes. While there are some...
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Illinois Charters to Launch New Automatic Criminal Record Sealing Process
Jan 28, 2026 1:53:40 PM
The Illinois Clean Slate Act (House Bill 1836) will change what candidate information employers can consider by automatically sealing eligible...
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What Rhode Island’s 2026 Data Privacy Law Means for Businesses and Employers
Jan 19, 2026 3:15:00 PM
On June 13, 2024, the Rhode Island legislature passed House Bill H7787. Governor Daniel McKee allowed the Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy...
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Understanding the Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act: Data Consumer Bill of Rights
Jan 2, 2026 2:00:00 PM
The Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA) took effect on January 1, 2026, providing regulations handling the personal data of Indiana...
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Philadelphia’s Ban the Box Amendments: 5 Key Changes Employers Need to Know
Nov 19, 2025 9:58:33 AM
Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards (also known as the Fair Chance Hiring Law or “ban the box” ordinance) first went into effect...
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2026 AI State Laws: Regulations in Colorado and California
Nov 4, 2025 3:00:00 PM
The way states regulate AI and automated decision-making technology for businesses as we approach 2026 appears to be in flux. While Colorado was one...
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From Tragedy to Action: How Miya’s Law Affects Hiring and Screening in Nevada Property Management
Sep 10, 2025 12:15:00 PM
Sometimes, meaningful change emerges from tragedy. On August 4, 2025, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed Senate Bill 114 (SB 114), also known as...
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Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act Now in Effect: Details Employers Need to Know
Aug 4, 2025 10:00:00 AM
In 2024, we covered both Minnesota’s and Rhode Island’s Data Privacy Acts. While Rhode Island’s law will not go into effect until 2026, Minnesota’s...
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Saddle Up, Montana: Original 2024 State Privacy Laws Get a Makeover in 2025
Jul 28, 2025 10:00:00 AM
Montana implemented the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA) on October 1, 2024. The law regulates businesses that produce products or services...