Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3993: An Act relative to promoting fair hiring practices by limiting the use of credit reports in employment decisions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3993 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on April 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to promoting fair hiring practices by limiting the use of credit reports in employment decisions. Primary sponsor: Kip Diggs (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3993) of Kip A. Diggs relative to hiring practices. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kip Diggs | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:15 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development