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MO HB239
Bill
Status
1/22/2013
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Ellington
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state employment applications from requiring disclosure of prior nonviolent felony pleas or convictions, except for sexual offense convictions.
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Prohibits public assistance applications from requiring disclosure of prior nonviolent felony pleas or convictions, except for sexual offense convictions.
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Prohibits state housing assistance applications from requiring disclosure of prior nonviolent felony pleas or convictions, except for sexual offense convictions.
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Allows applicants to avoid liability for not disclosing nonviolent felony history in accordance with these requirements.
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Preserves the right of employers and agencies to conduct criminal background checks and use other lawful methods to determine an applicant's criminal history.
Legislative Description
Specifies that no person applying for state employment, public assistance, or state housing assistance can be required to disclose any prior nonviolent felony plea or conviction with certain exceptions
Last Action
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety(H)
5/17/2013