Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed HF 650 into law, which protects job creators that hire individuals with past criminal offenses.
"This bill opens doors for Iowans who deserve a second chance by protecting the job creators extending a helping hand," said Gov. Reynolds. "I am proud that this legislation received the unanimous support of legislators. It also helps our state build a stronger workforce for the more than 35,000 open jobs across Iowa."
HF 650: an act relating to the liability of private employers, general contractors, and premise owners for negligently hiring employees, agents or independent contractors convicted of a public offense.