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State Legislation: Illinoise: Credit Checks
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A bill (H.B. 4658 [1]) pending in the Illinois legislature would prohibit companies from conducting credit checks on prospective employees. Under the bill, it would be illegal for companies to use credit checks to make decisions on hiring, recruiting, discharge, or compensation. Exceptions would be made for financial institutions, public safety agencies, or any other government agencies that require credit checks as a matter of law.


A bill (H.B. 4658 [1]) pending in the Illinois legislature would prohibit companies from conducting credit checks on prospective employees. Under the bill, it would be illegal for companies to use credit checks to make decisions on hiring, recruiting, discharge, or compensation. Exceptions would be made for financial institutions, public safety agencies, or any other government agencies that require credit checks as a matter of law.


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[1] http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4658&GAID=10&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=76&GA=96