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MA H1935
To require policies and training to prevent unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment
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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 require employer policies and training to prevent unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill aims to require employers to establish policies and provide training to prevent unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in the workplace. Key provisions include: (1) requiring all employers to adopt a policy against unlawful harassment, including defining and providing examples of harassment, describing the reporting process, and identifying relevant enforcement agencies; (2) mandating employers to provide all employees with a written copy of the anti-harassment policy annually; (3) requiring employers and labor organizations to provide employees with anti-harassment training, including topics such as legal requirements, recognizing and reporting harassment, and bystander intervention, with specific requirements for the training format and content; and (4) obligating employers and labor organizations to annually file a certification statement with the Attorney General confirming that all employees have received the required training.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (19)
Christine Barber (D)*,
Ruth Balser (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Paul Donato (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4853 (on 06/08/2022)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1935 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1935.pdf |
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