"Donald J. Trump Ban-the-Box Act"; create to prohibit public employers from using criminal history as a bar to employment.

HB 62, the "Donald J. Trump Ban-the-Box Act," prohibits Mississippi public employers (like state agencies, universities, and hospitals) from asking job applicants about criminal history before an interview. It requires employers to consider specific factors - such as the nature of the offense, time elapsed, and relevance to the job - if a background check reveals a criminal history. The bill also bans disqualification based on unconvicted arrests and mandates that applicants be notified of potential hiring decisions based on background checks, with an opportunity to correct errors. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and would have taken effect July 1, 2025, if passed.