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IN SB0110

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Lonnie Randolph

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Requires employers using credit reports to provide written disclosure to applicants before obtaining the report and obtain written authorization from the consumer

  • 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

  • Authorizes the Indiana Attorney General to bring actions to enjoin violations and recover damages on behalf of Indiana residents

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Criminal Law1/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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