An Act prohibiting employers from using consumer reporting under certain circumstances; and providing for enforcement.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Amanda Cappelletti and 10 co-sponsors

The bill would prohibit or restrict employers from using consumer credit and background reports in hiring and employment decisions to reduce barriers to employment.

Referred to Labor & Industry

Summary of SB 1333 (Pennsylvania, 2025-2026)

Purpose and intent

SB 1333 is titled An Act prohibiting employers from using consumer reporting under certain circumstances; and providing for enforcement.

The bill aims to reduce barriers to employment by restricting when and how employers may rely on consumer credit or background reports in hiring, retention, or related employment decisions.

It is framed as an effort to “End Credit Barriers to Employment.”

Key provisions and changes (as introduced/referred)

The bill would place limits on the use of consumer reporting (commonly credit reports or similar background reports) by employers in employment processes.

Specific prohibitions or conditions are not detailed in the available summary, but the core idea is to prohibit certain uses of consumer reporting in hiring decisions and related employment actions.

The act would provide for enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance by employers.

Who or what would be affected

Employers in Pennsylvania that use consumer reporting as part of employment screening or decision-making.

Workers and job applicants who could be subjected to employment actions based on consumer reports (credit history, background checks, etc.).

The bill would establish enforcement pathways, potentially affecting human resources practices and compliance obligations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Prime sponsor: Senator Nikil Saval, with a broad set of Democratic and one Republican co-sponsor (as listed).

Status: Referred to the Senate Labor & Industry Committee on May 21, 2026.

There are no reported votes or committee proceedings in the provided record (no votes available yet; none held at the time of the last update).

The bill’s progress will depend on committee action, potential amendments, and subsequent floor consideration in the Senate and House.

Potential impact and considerations

If enacted, employers would need to revise hiring and employment decision processes to align with the prohibitions on consumer reporting usage.

Possible effects include:

Increased privacy protections for applicants.
Reduced reliance on credit history in employment decisions, which can disproportionately affect certain populations.
Additional compliance requirements for employers to verify when and how consumer reports can or cannot be used.

Enforcement provisions would determine penalties, remedies, and the scope of regulatory oversight (e.g., who can bring enforcement actions, and what constitutes a violation).

Notes for readers

The available materials do not include the full text or a detailed list of prohibitions and exceptions. For exact language (e.g., which uses of consumer reports are barred, permissible exceptions (if any), notice requirements, and employer obligations), the full bill text and any amendments should be consulted.

As the bill is in early stages, its provisions could change significantly through committee consideration and floor debates.