06RS HB49

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HB 49 (BR 91) - M. Cherry, T. Riner

AN ACT relating to unlawful practices by employers.
Amend KRS 344.040 to provide that it is an unlawful practice for an employer to use the genetic test result of an individual in hiring, firing, and other employment decisions; and provide that it is an unlawful practice for an employer to require genetic testing as a condition of employment for any employee or applicant for employment.

     (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).)

     Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary
     Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H)
     Jan 23-posted in committee
     Jan 25-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
     Jan 26-2nd reading, to Rules
     Jan 30-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 31, 2006
     Feb 1-3rd reading, passed 96-0
     Feb 2-received in Senate
     Feb 6-to Judiciary (S)

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