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IN HB1104

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Richard McClain

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a right to work pilot program administered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, to be implemented in at least one region of Indiana by May 1, 2012

  • Makes it a Class A misdemeanor to require an individual to join a labor organization, pay union dues or fees, or pay equivalent amounts to a charity as a condition of employment in participating regions

  • Exempts federal employees, employees subject to the Railway Labor Act, state employees, and political subdivision employees from the pilot program

  • Allows individuals to file complaints with the attorney general or county prosecuting attorney, and provides a private right of action with potential awards including actual damages, civil penalties up to $1,000, attorney's fees, and injunctive relief

  • Requires the corporation to submit a report to the General Assembly before November 1, 2013, including conclusions, recommendations, and information about potential statewide expansion

Legislative Description

Right to work pilot program.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions

1/9/2012

Full Bill Text

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