Exception to inquiring into pay history that is a matter of public record modified.

The bill modifies the rules regarding employers asking about a job candidate's pay history that is publicly available. This change aims to limit the use of past pay information in hiring decisions, promoting fairer wage practices. Essentially, it seeks to ensure that applicants are not disadvantaged by their previous salaries.

Supporters of the bill argue that it promotes equity in hiring by preventing wage discrimination based on past salaries. They believe this will help close the wage gap and ensure that all candidates are evaluated based on their skills and qualifications rather than their previous pay.

Critics of the bill contend that it could limit employers' ability to make informed hiring decisions by restricting access to relevant pay history information. They argue that this could lead to increased hiring costs and inefficiencies in the recruitment process.