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ID S1307
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2018
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
- Creates "Reducing Barriers to Employment for Individuals with Criminal Records" chapter in Idaho Code Title 44, applying to employers with more than five employees
- Prohibits employers from posting job descriptions seeking to exclude applicants with criminal convictions, asking about convictions on applications, or excluding applicants from interviews based on convictions
- Requires employers to delay criminal background checks until after making a conditional job offer and prohibits consideration of arrests without conviction, diversion program participation, or sealed/dismissed/expunged convictions
- Mandates employers denying employment based on criminal background checks provide written notification, a copy of the report, and allow applicants 10 days to respond with evidence of rehabilitation and mitigating circumstances
- Exempts law enforcement agencies, criminal and juvenile justice system employers, public employers working with children or vulnerable adults, the alcohol beverage control bureau, state tax commission, and employers with primary financial or fiduciary functions from these requirements
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide certain requirements for employers regarding job applicants with a criminal conviction.
LABOR
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Judiciary & Rules
2/13/2018
Committee Referrals
Judiciary and Rules2/12/2018
Full Bill Text
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