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IN SB0312Use of criminal history information in hiring. Provides that a political subdivision may not prohibit an employer from obtaining or using criminal history information during the hiring process to the extent allowed by federal or state law, rules, or regulations. Provides that a political subdivision may not prohibit an employer, at the time an individual makes an initial application for employment, from making an inquiry regarding the individual's criminal history information or requiring the in
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Introduced
01/09/2017
01/09/2017
In Committee
03/23/2017
03/23/2017
Crossed Over
02/22/2017
02/22/2017
Passed
03/29/2017
03/29/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/27/2017
04/27/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Use of criminal history information in hiring. Provides that a political subdivision may not prohibit an employer from obtaining or using criminal history information during the hiring process to the extent allowed by federal or state law, rules, or regulations. Provides that a political subdivision may not prohibit an employer, at the time an individual makes an initial application for employment, from making an inquiry regarding the individual's criminal history information or requiring the individual to disclose criminal history information. Provides that criminal history information concerning an employee or former employee may not be introduced against an employer, an employer's
AI Summary
This bill prohibits a political subdivision from restricting an employer's ability to obtain or use criminal history information during the hiring process, as allowed by federal or state law. It also prohibits a political subdivision from prohibiting an employer from inquiring about or requiring disclosure of an applicant's criminal history at the time of initial application. Additionally, the bill limits the introduction of an employee or former employee's criminal history as evidence against the employer in certain civil actions, unless the crime is directly related to the facts of the case or the record has been sealed, expunged, or the conviction reversed.
Committee Categories
Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Public Law 210 (on 04/27/2017)
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