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MS SB2824

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Johnnie Walls

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits private and public employers from denying an employment position to an applicant based solely on the applicant's criminal arrest record
  • Makes it illegal for employers to dissuade any person from applying for employment because of their criminal arrest record
  • Establishes violation as a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000, imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both
  • Takes effect July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Employment procedures; prohibit employer from using an arrest record as a basis to deny an applicant.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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