New York has passed a new law (S3072) that will take effect on April 18, 2026, restricting most employers from requesting or using an applicant’s or employee’s consumer credit information in hiring and other employment decisions, making such use an unlawful discriminatory practice under state law. The law defines “consumer credit history” broadly and includes several narrow exemptions for specific roles such as law enforcement, security-sensitive, or legally required positions. Employers must update screening practices to comply.
