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AR SB1053
Bill
Status
Failed
5/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Joyce Elliott
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AI Summary
- Public employers cannot inquire into or consider an applicant's criminal record or criminal history prior to completion of the interview
- Public employers are prohibited from including written or verbal inquiries about criminal records or history in the application process
- State agencies may conduct criminal background checks prior to interviews only if they incur costs to interview out-of-state applicants
- Exemptions apply to the Department of Correction, Department of Community Correction, Department of Arkansas State Police, and employers with statutory duties requiring criminal history consideration
- Public employers must report to the Office of Personnel Management the number of ex-offenders hired and ex-offender finalists interviewed but not hired within 45 days after fiscal year close; composite reports due to legislative committees by October 15 annually
Legislative Description
To Prohibit Certain Inquiries Into A Person's Background On An Application For Public Employment.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/17/2013
Committee Referrals
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/11/2013
Full Bill Text
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