Reply #47: It's almost done in Oregon.

[travelingtypist]

The governor just has to sign the bill.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Ore-jobseeker-credit-checks-apf-3006439168.html?x=0&.v=1&.pf=banking-budgeting&mod=pf-banking-budgeting

Thousands of people have bad credit because of layoffs and medical bills that are beyond their control and have nothing to do with their job qualifications, according to the bill's backers, mostly Democrats. And more than half the nation's businesses use credit histories in hiring decisions.

Opponents, mainly Republicans, say the Legislature shouldn't interfere with business personnel decisions.

The House passed the bill Monday on a 33-26 vote, largely along party lines. Earlier, the Senate passed it with a similar partisan split.

The bill has several exemptions, including banks, credit unions and law enforcement agencies. It would also exempt employers if the credit information is "substantially job-related" and the employer discloses the check to the applicant.