Establishes the "Civil Liability for Employers Hiring Ex-Offenders Act", which provides liability protections for employers hiring those convicted of certain offenses
HB 1087 protects employers from lawsuits when hiring individuals convicted of certain nonviolent, nonsexual offenses. It shields employers, contractors, and property owners from liability claims related to such hires unless the employee was convicted of one of the specific offenses listed in the bill (e.g., fraud, certain property crimes, or violent offenses excluded from protection). The law also prevents courts from using prior nonviolent, nonsexual convictions as evidence in negligent hiring cases, though employers can still be held liable if they knew about a relevant conviction or hired someone for roles involving fiduciary duties (like handling funds). This bill does not affect existing claims about inadequate supervision, nor does it apply to cases involving violent acts by security personnel or law enforcement.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Jan 28, 2025
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Sherri Gallick
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