Pennsylvania HB2814: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in dissemination of criminal history record information, further providing for use of records for employment; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

What the bill says

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in dissemination of criminal history record information, further providing for use of records for employment; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

From the introduced text, September 30, 2026:

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in dissemination of criminal history record information, further providing for use of records for employment; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 9125 of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended to read: § 9125. Use of records for employment. (a) General rule.--Whenever an employer is in receipt of information which is part of [an employment applicant's] an individual's criminal history record information file, it may use that information for the purpose of [deciding whether or not to hire the applicant] taking an adverse employment action, only in accordance with this section. (b) Use of information.--Felony and misdemeanor convictions may be considered by the employer only to the extent to which they relate to the [applicant's] individual's suitability for employment in the position [for which he has applied. (c) Notice.--The employer shall notify in writing the applicant if the decision not to hire the applicant is based in whole or in part on criminal history record information.]: (1) for which the individual has applied; or (2) in which the individual is currently employed. (d) Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), an employer may not inquire about or consider the following …

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Sponsors

• Darisha Parker (D, 198) · primary sponsor
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Jose Giral (D, 180)
• Andre Carroll (D, 201)
• Malcolm Kenyatta (D, 181)
• Tarik Khan (D, 194)

Latest actions

1. September 30, 2026: Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 30, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2814?

HB2814 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in dissemination of criminal history record information, further providing for use of records for employment; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

What does HB2814 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in dissemination of criminal history record information, further providing for use of records for employment; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

What is the status of HB2814?

In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 30, 2026 (September 30, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2814?

Darisha Parker (D, 198), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2814?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2814