Wisconsin among states that issue few fidelity bonds

The Federal Bonding Program lets states offer free insurance to encourage employers to hire people with criminal records. Some states use the program far more than others.

Number of bonds issued by states, 2024-2025

The Federal Bonding Program lets states offer free insurance to encourage employers to hire people with criminal records. Some states use the program far more than others.

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*States and territories in gray did not participate in the program.

Chart: Hongyu Liu/Wisconsin WatchSource: U.S. Department of LaborGet the dataCreated with Datawrapper