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MO HB1475

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Leonard Hughes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that employers cannot refuse to hire, discharge, or otherwise disadvantage employees based on credit score or credit history
  • Prohibits using credit information to affect compensation, terms, or conditions of employment
  • Creates an exception allowing credit score or history to be considered only if directly, materially, and substantially related to job duties, job performance, or overall business operations
  • Classifies violations as improper employment practices under Missouri law (Chapter 290)

Legislative Description

Makes it an improper employment practice for an employer to refuse to hire or to discharge, reduce compensation, or modify any condition of a person's employment based on his or her credit score or history

Last Action

Refer: Spec Stand Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety(H)

5/14/2010

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