SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5703
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As of February 14, 2011
Title: An act relating to consumer reports of employees or volunteers who will or may have unsupervised access to children, individuals with developmental disabilities, or vulnerable adults.
Brief Description: Concerning consumer reports of employees or volunteers who will or may have unsupervised access to children, individuals with developmental disabilities, or vulnerable adults.
Sponsors: Senators Kohl-Welles and Stevens.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Human Services & Corrections: 2/17/11.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & CORRECTIONS |
Staff: Kevin Black (786-7747)
Background: Consumer reporting agencies are prohibited from reporting adverse information, including bankruptcies, judgments, paid tax liens, arrests, and criminal convictions after seven years, or eight years in the case of bankruptcy. An exception is available for transactions or the underwriting of life insurance involving amounts greater than $50,000 and for employment involving an annual salary greater than $20,000.
Summary of Bill: An exception is added allowing consumer reporting agencies to report any adverse information relating to a prospective employee or volunteer who may have unsupervised access to children, individuals with developmental disabilities, or vulnerable adults.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.