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FL S1862

FL S1862
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Introduced
01/07/2022
In Committee
01/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibiting certain entities that contract for inmate labor from excluding certain persons from consideration for employment or from disqualifying certain persons from employment; specifying conditions that constitute exclusion from consideration for employment; prohibiting an entity from inquiring into or considering an applicant's criminal history before the applicant has received a conditional offer of employment; prohibiting an entity from considering specified information in connection with an application for employment; requiring an entity to consider specified factors when determining whether an applicant may be disqualified from employment, etc.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits certain entities that contract for inmate labor from excluding or disqualifying individuals from employment solely or in part due to their criminal history, unless the offense is directly related to the employment position. The bill requires these entities to consider various factors when determining whether an applicant may be disqualified due to a directly related offense, and to provide written notice and an opportunity for the applicant to respond before making a final decision. The bill also requires the entities to maintain records and allow the Department of Economic Opportunity to access such records to ensure compliance. Entities that violate the provisions of this bill are subject to a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per violation.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice (on 03/14/2022)

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