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MA S955
MA S955Prohibiting the use of public funds to pay awards, fines or settlements in sexual harassment or assault cases
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd 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, including funds from the state treasury or from local government revenue, to pay awards, fines, or settlements in cases where public officials are found guilty or responsible for sexual harassment or sexual assault while serving in their official capacities. The bill requires public officials to use their personal funds to pay any such awards, fines, or settlements. However, if a hearing officer or court finds that the public official is unable to make the payment, the public entity may cover the costs, but the public official must then reimburse the public entity. The bill defines key terms like "public entity," "public funds," "public official," "sexual harassment," and "sexual assault."
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2665 (on 02/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S955 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S955.pdf |
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