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MS HB14
Bill
Status
Failed
3/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
John Faulkner
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AI Summary
- Prohibits public and private employers from inquiring about or considering an applicant's criminal history until after the applicant is selected for an interview or before a conditional job offer is made, effective July 1, 2024
- Exempts the Department of Corrections and employers with statutory duties to conduct criminal background checks from the prohibition
- Allows employers to notify applicants that certain criminal histories may disqualify them from specific positions
- Establishes a $2,500 annual tax credit for taxpayers employing convicted felons who were unemployed for six consecutive months immediately before hire, claimable once per person for five years
- Permits unused tax credits to carry forward for five consecutive years; requires employees work at least 30 hours per week for six consecutive months to qualify; tax credit program repeals January 1, 2028
Legislative Description
Income tax; authorize credit for employers of convicted felons, prohibit certain criminal record/history checks.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2024
Committee Referrals
Workforce Development1/17/2024
Full Bill Text
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