HB710:

Local government; hiring people with disabilities.

Bill Summary:

Local government hiring; people with disabilities.
Requires any locality to take into consideration or give preference
to an individual's status as a person with a disability in its employment
hiring policies and practices, provided that such person with a disability
meets all of the knowledge, skills, and eligibility requirements
for the available position.

Bill Patron: Keam

Last Action(s):
(House) Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2022 March 11, 2022
(Senate) Signed by President February 25, 2022
(Governor) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0306)

Bill Status:
Passed House
Passed Senate

Approved