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MA S871
MA S871Prohibiting the use of public funds to pay awards, fines or settlements in cases where public officials are found responsible or guilty of sexual harassment or assault
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prohibit the use of public funds to pay awards, fines or settlements in cases where public officials are found responsible or guilty of sexual harassment or assault. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of public funds to pay awards, fines, or settlements in cases where public officials are found responsible or guilty of sexual harassment or sexual assault. It defines key terms such as "public entity," "public funds," "campaign account," "public official," "sexual harassment," and "sexual assault." The bill requires that if a public official is found responsible for a payment, it must be made from the official's personal funds. However, if the official is found unable to pay, the public entity may make the payment, but the official must reimburse the entity. The executive office of administration and finance will determine the form and timing of any such reimbursement.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
Brian Ashe (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
José Tosado (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S871 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S871.pdf |
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