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MO HB1020

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/2/2013

Primary Sponsor

Gail McCann Beatty

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from requesting or requiring employees or prospective employees to provide passwords or account information to access their social networking website accounts or profiles.

  • Allows employers to maintain workplace policies governing use of employer-provided electronic equipment, including internet and social media use policies.

  • Permits employers to monitor usage of employer-provided electronic equipment and email without gaining access to employees' personal social networking accounts.

  • Allows employers to obtain publicly available information about employees or prospective employees and information obtained in compliance with the law.

  • Defines "social networking website" as internet-based services allowing users to create profiles, connect with other users, and view connections within the system, excluding email.

Legislative Description

Prohibits employers from requiring current or prospective employees to provide specified information to gain access to the employee's account or profile on a social networking website

Last Action

Referred: Workforce Development and Workplace Safety(H)

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Workforce Development And Workplace Safety5/17/2013

Full Bill Text

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