MA S929

Bill

Concerning sexual harassment policies in the commonwealth

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation concerning sexual harassment policies in the commonwealth. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to address sexual harassment policies in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Key provisions include prohibiting employment contracts that require the waiver of rights or remedies related to sexual harassment claims, preventing the concealment of details related to such claims, and prohibiting retaliation against individuals who refuse to enter into such agreements. The bill also prohibits the use of public funds to silence complainants or conceal details of sexual harassment or assault claims. Additionally, the bill entitles individuals with sexual harassment claims to a jury trial and the award of reasonable attorney's fees and costs if they prevail. The bill would apply to all contracts entered into, renewed, modified, or amended on or after the effective date.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Harriette Chandler (D), David DeCoste (R), Diana Dizoglio (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Paul Feeney (D), Jason Lewis (D), Becca Rausch (D), Angelo Scaccia (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S929

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S929
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S929.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1223	Requiring sexual harassment training at institutions of higher education	Accompanied a new draft, see H4418	Similar To
H1345	To require sexual harassment prevention training	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H3383	Relative to neutral investigations at public higher education institutions	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
S1057	To require sexual harassment training	Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2496	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to judicial issues	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S871	Prohibiting 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	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To
S901	To enhance investigations of sexual harassment and discrimination	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To
S939	Relative to sexual harassment	Accompanied a study order, see S2953	Similar To

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