2015 House Bill 4208

Ban felony record questions on initial job application

Introduced in the House

Feb. 17, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Fred Durhal (D-5)

To prohibit an employer from including questions about an applicant’s felony record on an initial job application. The prohibition would not apply to a background check or inquiry that takes place after the initial application, or which is necessary to comply state or federal law.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade