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MA S2479
MA S2479Ensuring domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth
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Introduced
10/18/2023
10/18/2023
In Committee
08/08/2024
08/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to ensure domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth; and of Joseph D. McKenna, Ryan C. Fattman and others relative to employment protections for domestic violence victims, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2479).
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure domestic violence victims' protections for all contract workers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It introduces a new section, Section 52F, to Chapter 149 of the General Laws, which allows contract workers who are victims of "abusive behavior" to take up to 15 days of leave from work in a 12-month period to seek medical attention, counseling, legal assistance, or to address other issues related to the abusive behavior. The bill defines "abusive behavior" to include domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and kidnapping. It also outlines the documentation requirements, confidentiality provisions, and non-discrimination protections for contract workers exercising their rights under this new section.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (19)
Brian Ashe (D),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Mike Moore (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Alyson Sullivan (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Marcus Vaughn (R),
Bud Williams (D),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development (Joint)
Last Action
New draft substituted, see S2934 (on 08/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2479 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2479.pdf |
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