IL HB2462 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly
Discussing IL HB2462 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly
Bill Title: Amends the Equal Pay Act of 2003. Prohibits an employer from: (i) screening job applicants based on their wage or salary history, (ii) requiring that an applicant's prior wages satisfy minimum or maximum criteria, and (iii) requesting or requiring as a condition of being interviewed or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of employment that an applicant disclose prior wages or salary. Prohibits an employer from seeking the salary, including benefits or other compensation or salary history, of a job applicant from any current or former employer. Limits defenses. Provides for penalties and injunctive relief.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 87-3)
Status: (Failed) 2017-12-11 - Total Veto Stands - No Positive Action Taken [HB2462 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Veto Message) [HTML]
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This bill has also been introduced in the Senate this session, SB0981. It was introduced by Sen Bliss (D-9) has 21 cosponsors and is Democratic (22-0). In the Senate, it was placed on the Calendar for 2nd reading on 3/14/17. In the House, the bill has 55 cosponsors, only one of them being Republican. It was placed on the calendar for its 3rd reading on 3/15/17.