Arkansas HB1888: TO AMEND THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT RECORDS FOR INDIVIDUALS

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the division of workforce services law; to provide access to employment records for individuals; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the division of workforce services law; and to provide access to employment records for individuals.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT RECORDS FOR INDIVIDUALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO AMEND THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT RECORDS FOR INDIVIDUALS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code Title 11, Chapter 10, Subchapter 1, is amended to add an additional section to read as follows: 11-10-113. Access to employment records for individuals. (a) Upon written request by an individual whose employment records are maintained by the Division of Workforce Services under this chapter, the division shall make available, without charge, the individual's wage and employment record to the individual or his or her representative. (b)(1) At the request of an individual under subsection (a) of this section, the division shall provide the electronic transmission of the individual's wage and employment records, directly or through a qualified third-party vendor, for the purposes set forth in the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2025. (2)(A) If the division uses a third-party vendor, the division shall seek a qualified third-party vendor who conforms with the United States Department of Labor rules to provide the technology without charge to the division. …

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Sponsors

• Tracy Steele (D, 72) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. March 20, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
3. March 20, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB1888?

HB1888 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO AMEND THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT RECORDS FOR INDIVIDUALS.

What does HB1888 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the division of workforce services law; to provide access to employment records for individuals; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the division of workforce services law; and to provide access to employment records for individuals.

What is the status of HB1888?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1888?

Tracy Steele (D, 72).

Where is the official record for HB1888?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1888