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IN HB1085

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Alan Morrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Employers are prohibited from requiring employees or job candidates to implant, inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise incorporate any device into their body as a condition of employment, specific positions, or additional compensation/benefits

  • "Device" is defined broadly to include acoustic, optical, mechanical, electronic, medical, or molecular devices

  • Employers cannot discriminate against employees in compensation, benefits, or employment terms based on refusal to have a device implanted

  • Exception: Employers may require compliance with a court order that directs an employee to take such action

  • Employees may bring civil action against violating employers and recover actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees; courts may also enjoin further violations

Legislative Description

Device implantation as a condition of employment. Prohibits an employer from requiring a candidate for employment or an employee to have a device implanted or otherwise incorporated into the candidate's or employee's body as a condition of employment, as a condition of employment in a particular position, or as a condition of receiving additional compensation or benefits.

Last Action

Representatives Judy and Morris added as coauthors

1/15/2019

Committee Referrals

Employment, Labor and Pensions1/3/2019

Full Bill Text

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