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MA S1067

Regulating the use of credit reports by employers


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to regulate the use of credit reports by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill aims to regulate the use of credit reports by employers. It prohibits employers from using or obtaining credit reports for employment purposes, except in certain limited circumstances such as when required by law or for positions involving financial responsibility or national security clearance. The bill also requires employers to obtain written consent from employees or applicants before accessing their credit report, disclose the reason for accessing the report, and provide an opportunity for the employee or applicant to dispute the relevance of the information. The bill also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees or applicants who exercise their rights under this law. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2020.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2310 (on 08/05/2019)

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