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Introduced
02/08/2019
02/08/2019
In Committee
04/01/2019
04/01/2019
Crossed Over
03/16/2019
03/16/2019
Passed
04/08/2019
04/08/2019
Dead
Vetoed
05/24/2019
05/24/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting employers who employ 15 or more full-time employees from requiring an applicant for employment, before the first in-person interview, to disclose certain information regarding the criminal record of the applicant except under certain circumstances; authorizing the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to conduct an investigation to determine whether the Act has been violated on receipt of a written complaint of an applicant or employee; authorizing the Commissioner to assess a certain civil penalty; etc.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits employers with 15 or more full-time employees from requiring job applicants to disclose information about their criminal record before the first in-person interview, except as required by law. The bill authorizes the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to investigate complaints from applicants or employees and impose civil penalties on employers who violate the law. The bill also prohibits employers from retaliating against applicants or employees who claim a violation of the law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (19)
Nick Mosby (D)*,
Gabriel Acevero (D),
Erek Barron (D),
Regina Boyce (D),
Tony Bridges (D),
Ben Brooks (D),
Nick Charles (D),
Wanika Fisher (D),
Marvin Holmes (D),
Julian Ivey (D),
Brooke Lierman (D),
David Moon (D),
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D),
Elizabeth Proctor (D),
Sheree Sample-Hughes (D),
Stephanie Smith (D),
Veronica Turner (D),
Melissa Wells (D),
Jheanelle Wilkins (D),
Last Action
Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) (on 05/24/2019)
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