GA HB182 | 2017-2018 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on January 30 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-01 - House Second Readers
Pending: House Industry and Labor Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit employers from requesting credit checks on employees or prospective employees with certain exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide a civil cause of action; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Title

Fair Chance at Employment Act; enact

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2017-02-01HouseHouse Second Readers
2017-01-31HouseHouse First Readers
2017-01-30HouseHouse Hopper

Georgia State Sources


Bill Comments

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