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MS HB1344

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mark Formby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions from adopting or maintaining laws, ordinances, or rules that interfere with employers' ability to obtain background information on employees or job applicants
  • Voids any existing or future local ordinances or regulations that violate this prohibition as of the effective date
  • Establishes that fair, secure, and safe workplaces improve employer and employee productivity and benefit the state's economic health
  • Declares that local laws limiting employer access to background information are unfair and contrary to state law and policy
  • Effective date: July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Counties and municipalities; prohibit from hindering employers' need to perform background.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Municipalities1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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