Indiana 2020 Regular Session Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HB 1162 — Wage history and wage range inquiries.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Prohibits, with certain exceptions, an employer from using an applicant's wage history in the hiring process. Prohibits, in certain situations, an employer from relying on the wage history of an applicant for employment. Prohibits employers from failing or refusing to provide an applicant for employment the wage range for the position for which the applicant is applying. Requires an employer to provide to an employee the wage range for the employee's job under certain circumstances. Provides for a private right of action. Allows the department of labor to investigate violations and enforce compliance.

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Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions

  2. Authored by Representative Errington

  3. Coauthored by Representative Boy

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Pat Boy

Not signed on (148)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1162 do?
Prohibits, with certain exceptions, an employer from using an applicant's wage history in the hiring process. Prohibits, in certain situations, an employer from relying on the wage history of an applicant for employment. Prohibits employers from failing or refusing to provide an applicant for employment the wage range for the position for which the applicant is applying. Requires an employer to provide to an employee the wage range for the employee's job under certain circumstances. Provides for a private right of action. Allows the department of labor to investigate violations and enforce compliance.
Who sponsors HB 1162?
HB 1162 is sponsored by Pat Boy and Sue Errington (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1162?
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1162?
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