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ND HB1282

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/13/2019

Primary Sponsor

Mary Schneider

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Origin

House of Representatives

66th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Public employers may not inquire into or consider an applicant's criminal record or history until after the applicant has been selected for an interview.
  • The restriction does not apply to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation or to public employers with a statutory duty to conduct criminal background checks during hiring.
  • Public employers may still notify applicants that certain criminal histories will disqualify them from particular positions.
  • "Public employer" includes state, county, and city governments and their agencies or instrumentalities, and park districts, but excludes school districts.
  • House passed 81-11 with 2 absent; Senate passed 43-2 with 2 absent.

Legislative Description

Limitations on public employer consideration of criminal background.

Last Action

Signed by Governor 03/12

3/13/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/18/2019
Government and Veterans Affairs1/3/2019

Full Bill Text

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