IL HB2379

Prohibits lawsuits against employers, general contractors, premises owners, or third parties solely for hiring an employee or independent contractor convicted of a nonviolent, non-sexual offense.

Bars introduction of evidence regarding prior nonviolent, non-sexual convictions in negligent hiring cases, except in inadequate supervision claims where the employer knew of or was grossly negligent in not knowing of the conviction and the conviction was directly related to the employee's job duties.

Creates exceptions to these protections in cases involving misuse of funds or property where the position involved fiduciary responsibilities and fraud or misuse was an element of the prior conviction.

Creates an exception for attorneys hired who had prior convictions involving fraud or misuse of funds or property.

Creates an exception for law enforcement officers or security guards hired who commit violent offenses or improper use of excessive force.