Why 5/5: The bill imposes substantial new compliance burdens and potential legal liabilities on all employers, including small businesses, requiring immediate changes to hiring practices if passed.
Small businesses would face new compliance requirements to disclose salary ranges in job postings and are prohibited from asking about or relying on a job applicant's past wage history. Non-compliance could lead to significant financial penalties, including statutory damages of $1,000 to $10,000 per violation, plus attorney fees.
Filed
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103969D
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Referred to committee
Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1164)
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Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
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Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB636-Maldonado) (Voice Vote)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Prospective employer; prohibited from seeking wage or salary history of prospective employees.”) · Read the actual bill →