HB 1077 – Ban the Box for COVID-19 for COVID-19 State of Emergency
Primary Sponsors: Rep. Vernetta Alston (D-Durham), Rep. Marcia Morey (D-Durham), Rep Zack Hawkins (D-Durham)
Summary
This bill would ban the box for employment and prohibit housing discrimination based upon a person’s criminal history during the COVID-19 emergency.
The bill would appropriate $130,000 in recurring funds for an attorney position within the Department of Justice to receive, investigate, and respond to complaints.
History
- 5/14/2020 – Filed
- Committee Referrals: Regulatory Reform, Judiciary, Appropriations, Rules