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Maryland Offers Second Chances to Reformed Individuals by Passing the Expungement Reform Act of 2025

On April 22, Governor Wes Moore signed Maryland’s Expungement Reform Act of 2025 (Senate Bill 432) into law, adding Maryland to the list of states...

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From Tragedy to Action: How Miya’s Law Affects Hiring and Screening in Nevada Property Management

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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Big or Small, Age Is Still Just a Number: Oregon Expands Employment Protections with HB 3187

On May 22, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3187, expanding the state's employment protections for hiring and apprenticeships. Legislation...

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Utah Senate Bill 70: Consumer Reporting Amendments Explained

Utah joined the list of states in 2025 that have enacted legislation regulating what information can be reported to organizations requesting...

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Texas Cracks Down on AI with the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act

The phrase, “don’t mess with Texas,” has taken on a whole new meaning. If you were considering using AI for business in Texas, you might want to hold...

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Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act Now in Effect: Details Employers Need to Know

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

Montana implemented the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA) on October 1, 2024. The law regulates businesses that produce products or services...

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Washington State Increases Regulations for Employer Access to Criminal Background Checks

For a second time this year, the state of Washington has enacted efforts to create a fair hiring landscape for Washingtonians. We previously covered...

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Kentucky Legalizes Medical Cannabis

A bill to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky has been in the queue for quite some time, but it was not until earlier this year that the...

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Virginia’s New Record Sealing Laws Give a Second Chance to Reformed Individuals

Earlier this year, we covered Kansas City’s efforts to expand employment protections for individuals with criminal histories. Meanwhile, Virginia has...

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