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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri bill bans employers from using credit scores in hiring and firing decisions unless job-related
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsors: Marla Smith and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Employers are prohibited from discharging, refusing to hire, or disadvantaging individuals based on credit history or credit scores unless the credit information is directly, materially, and substantially related to job duties or business operations.
Job seekers and current workers gain legal protection against adverse employment actions tied to their personal financial records, provided the job does not require a direct link to creditworthiness.
- House Bill 1933 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session of the Missouri 103rd General Assembly by Representative Marla Smith. context
Who It Would Affect
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employers
Employers face restrictions on using credit history and scores in hiring, firing, and compensation decisions unless a direct job-related exemption applies.
job applicants and employees
Individuals gain protection from adverse employment actions based on credit history, except where credit is directly related to job performance.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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