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MS HB173
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Reecy Dickson
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AI Summary
- Prohibits employers from inquiring orally or in writing about an applicant's arrest, charges, or criminal convictions, with exceptions for law enforcement agency positions
- Allows employers to ask about convictions if federal or state law creates a mandatory or presumptive disqualification from employment based on specified criminal offenses
- Allows employers to inquire about convictions when a fidelity bond or equivalent bond is required for the position and certain convictions would disqualify the applicant from obtaining the bond
- Permits employers to ask applicants about criminal convictions during the first interview or thereafter in accordance with applicable state and federal laws
- Effective date: July 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Employers; prohibit from inquiring about applicant's criminal history.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2015
Committee Referrals
Judiciary A1/12/2015
Full Bill Text
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