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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/22/2018
03/22/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to regulate the use of credit reports by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill regulates the use of credit reports by employers. It prohibits employers from using, requesting, or requiring employees or applicants to disclose the contents of their credit reports, with some exceptions. These exceptions include positions that require national security clearance, executive or managerial roles at certain financial institutions, or positions with significant financial responsibility. The bill also requires employers to obtain written consent from employees or applicants before accessing their credit reports, disclose the reason for doing so, and provide the opportunity to dispute the information. Employers are also prohibited from retaliating against employees or applicants who exercise their rights under this law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (18)
Brian Ashe (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
James Miceli (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/22/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S985 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S985.pdf |
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