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OK SB1936
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jabar Shumate
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AI Summary
- Prohibits employers from using credit reports when hiring prospective employees or determining whether to continue employing current employees
- Allows exceptions for positions with access to money, assets, or trade secrets/confidential information, as well as managerial positions, Attorney General office positions, sworn law enforcement positions, and positions where credit information is legally required
- Exempts businesses subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and those under state/federal regulatory oversight
- Authorizes employees or prospective employees to bring civil actions against violating employers, with courts able to award actual damages, attorney's fees, court costs, and injunctive relief
- Effective date of July 1, 2014, with emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage
Legislative Description
Employment; defining terms; prohibiting certain use of credit report in hiring. Effective date. Emergency.
Business and Labor
Last Action
coauthored by Matthews (principal House author)
2/5/2014
Committee Referrals
Business and Commerce2/4/2014
Full Bill Text
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