HB 5638 Illinois House · 98th Regular Session

EMPLOYEE BACKGRND CHECK LIMITS

Summary
Creates the Employment Background Check Act. Provides that employers may not conduct criminal history inquiries with respect to an applicant for employment until after the employer has received an application from and interviews an applicant. Provides an exemption to permit background checks when an applicant's criminal history directly relates to the position of employment sought or the occupation for which a license is required. Permits questions concerning convictions during interviews. Authorizes remedies. Effective January 1, 2015.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2014
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2014 Last action Dec 3, 2014
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Dec 3, 2014
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 28, 2014
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 13, 2014
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
Feb 14, 2014
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Christian L. Mitchell
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