HB1363 Relative to employee candidate background checks.
Relative to employee candidate background checks.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Could affect hiring practices and employment costs, depending on the specifics.
Your Community
Background check reforms can help people with past records reenter the workforce, reducing recidivism and strengthening communities.
Your Freedom
Balances employer rights to vet candidates against workers' rights to fair employment opportunities.
Status
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15
Sponsor
Terry Roy (R)
The Short Version
Modifies rules around employer background checks on job applicants. Depending on direction, this could either expand employer access to candidate records or add protections for applicants with past offenses.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Job applicants affected by background checks
- ▲ Employers seeking clearer rules
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Employers or applicants depending on the bill's direction
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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