Questioning employees about criminal convictions; prohibits employer from asking about certain. (HB1812)
Introduced By
Sen. Joe Morrissey (D-Richmond)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Questioning employees about criminal convictions; penalty. Prohibits a state agency employer from asking an existing or prospective employee about the individual's record of arrests or convictions, unless the question refers to an arrest or conviction that occurred within the preceding eight years or was for a violent felony. An employer may not take negative employment actions against an individual based on a response to a prohibited question. A violation is punishable by a $500 civil penalty. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/12/2009 | Committee |
01/12/2009 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 090846653 |
01/12/2009 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/16/2009 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1812) |
01/16/2009 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal |
01/19/2009 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely by voice vote |
02/10/2009 | Left in Courts of Justice |
Comments
This would allow non-violent offenders a second chance at life!!