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MO HB1762
Bill
Status
2/16/2012
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Ellington
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AI Summary
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Applicants for state employment are not required to disclose prior felony pleas or convictions on employment applications, except for sexual offense convictions.
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Applicants for public assistance are not required to disclose prior felony pleas or convictions on assistance applications, except for sexual offense convictions.
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Applicants for state housing assistance are not required to disclose prior felony pleas or convictions on housing assistance applications, except for sexual offense convictions.
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Employers and agencies retain the right to conduct criminal background checks and use lawful methods to determine an applicant's criminal history.
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Applicants cannot face liability for non-disclosure of felony convictions under these provisions.
Legislative Description
Prohibits the state, as an employer or provider of public or housing assistance, from requiring an applicant to disclose any prior felony plea or conviction
Last Action
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
2/28/2012