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MO HB37

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from directly or indirectly using a job applicant's personal credit history as a hiring criterion
  • Allows employers to request a credit history background check only when the credit history is shown to be directly related to the occupational position sought
  • Specifies that credit history cannot be the determinant factor in hiring decisions, even when directly related to the position
  • Establishes this prohibition as an improper employment practice under Chapter 290, RSMo
  • Applies to all prospective employers in Missouri

Legislative Description

Prohibits an employer from using a job applicant's personal credit history as a hiring criteria except where the credit history is shown to be directly related to the position sought by the applicant

Last Action

Referred: Workforce Development and Workplace Safety (H)

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Workforce Development And Workplace Safety2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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