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Bill Status of HB5638 98th General Assembly

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Short Description: EMPLOYEE BACKGRND CHECK LIMITS

House Sponsors
Rep. Christian L. Mitchell

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
12/3/2014	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Employment Background Check Act. Provides that employers may not conduct criminal history inquiries with respect to an applicant for employment until after the employer has received an application from and interviews an applicant. Provides an exemption to permit background checks when an applicant's criminal history directly relates to the position of employment sought or the occupation for which a license is required. Permits questions concerning convictions during interviews. Authorizes remedies. Effective January 1, 2015.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/13/2014	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Christian L. Mitchell
2/14/2014	House	First Reading
2/14/2014	House	Referred to Rules Committee
3/13/2014	House	Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
3/28/2014	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
12/3/2014	House	Session Sine Die

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