2007 House Bill 4887

Ban employment decisions based on credit history

Introduced in the House

June 7, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Fred Miller (D-31)

To prohibit an employer from making employment decisions based on an individual's credit history, unless a good credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position.

Referred to the Committee on Labor

Nov. 6, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 7, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Mark Meadows (D-69)

To not apply the bill to banks, credit unions, S&Ls, securities dealers or casinos.

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 15, 2008

Amendment offered by Rep. Fred Miller (D-31)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 57 to 51 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 20, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism