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MO HB1700
Bill
Status
1/30/2014
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Ellington
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AI Summary
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Prohibits requiring applicants for state employment to disclose prior nonviolent felony pleas or convictions on application forms, except for sexual offense convictions.
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Prohibits requiring applicants for public assistance to disclose prior nonviolent felony pleas or convictions on application forms, except for sexual offense convictions.
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Prohibits requiring applicants for state housing assistance to disclose prior nonviolent felony pleas or convictions on application forms, except for sexual offense convictions.
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Does not prevent employers, public assistance agencies, or housing assistance agencies from conducting criminal background checks or using other lawful methods to determine an applicant's criminal history.
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Provides that applicants who do not disclose nonviolent felony convictions in accordance with these provisions cannot be held liable.
Legislative Description
Specifies that a person applying for state employment, public assistance, or state housing assistance cannot be required to disclose any prior nonviolent felony plea or conviction with certain exceptions
Last Action
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety(H)
2/11/2014