2007 House Bill 4927

Ban employment decisions based on family health status

Introduced in the House

June 14, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Kathleen Law (D-23)

To prohibit an employer from making employment decisions based on the health or illness of an employee's family member, or asking a current or prospective employee about this except for a health insurance claim or for employee leave purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Labor

Nov. 6, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 15, 2008

Passed in the House 58 to 50 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 20, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism