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Board passes Fair Chance Act on first reading to limit early use of conviction history in hiring and housing
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed the Fair Chance Act on first reading, delaying employers' and housing providers' inquiry into conviction or arrest history until after an initial interview or conditional offer and setting procedural limits, including a seven‑year lookback in some cases.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed the Fair Chance Act on its first reading without objection on Tuesday, moving forward an ordinance that limits when employers, housing providers and certain contractors may consider an applicant’s arrest or conviction history.
Supporters said the ordinance is designed to let applicants be judged on qualifications first while preserving employers’ ability to vet background information later. “This legislation is not designed to give individuals a preference. Rather, it’s to ensure that they are judged on qualifications, not their previous actions,” Supervisor Malia Cohen said during the board discussion.
The ordinance delays any inquiry into conviction or arrest…
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