Employment; prohibit denial of solely because a person has been convicted of a felony.

HB 372 would prohibit Mississippi employers from denying employment to job seekers or terminating current employees solely due to a felony conviction. It specifically bans refusing applications, disqualifying qualified candidates, or firing someone for this reason, applying to crimes punishable by over one year in prison under state or federal law. The law would take effect on July 1, 2026, directly affecting individuals with felony convictions seeking or holding jobs. This policy change aims to expand employment opportunities for this group by limiting one specific barrier.