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IN SB0110
Bill
Status
1/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Lonnie Randolph
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from using consumer credit reports for employment decisions (hiring, promotion, reassignment, retention) unless the position involves access to money, assets, or confidential information, or is a managerial, law enforcement, or government position
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Requires employers using credit reports to provide written disclosure to applicants before obtaining the report and obtain written authorization from the consumer
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Allows consumers to file civil lawsuits against employers who violate these restrictions, with potential awards of actual damages, punitive damages for willful violations, court costs, and attorney's fees
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Authorizes the Indiana Attorney General to bring actions to enjoin violations and recover damages on behalf of Indiana residents
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Establishes penalties of a Class B infraction for knowing or intentional violations, increasing to a Class A infraction for repeat offenders with prior judgments
Legislative Description
Use of consumer reports for employment purposes.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections & Criminal Law
1/7/2013