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MI HB4112

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2017

Primary Sponsor

Henry Yanez

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from refusing to hire or recruit individuals based on credit history or inquiring about job applicants' credit history.

  • Establishes exceptions allowing credit history inquiries for employees of banks, savings institutions, credit unions, insurance companies, casinos, and licensed securities professionals when duties involve fiduciary or licensed activities.

  • Prohibits retaliation or discrimination against individuals who file complaints, testify, or participate in investigations related to violations of this act.

  • Voids any waivers or agreements requiring individuals to surrender protections under this act as a condition of employment.

  • Allows individuals injured by violations to bring civil suits for damages or injunctive relief, with courts awarding costs and reasonable attorney fees to prevailing plaintiffs.

Legislative Description

Labor; fair employment practices; use of credit history in the hiring process; prohibit. Creates new act.

Labor: fair employment practices

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/26/2017

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Financial Services1/26/2017

Full Bill Text

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