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MA H4323

To enhance investigations of sexual harassment and discrimination

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Introduced
02/05/2018
In Committee
03/19/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to investigations of sexual harassment and discrimination. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance investigations of sexual harassment and discrimination. It amends Chapter 151B of the General Laws to authorize the Attorney General to bring civil actions to restrain unlawful practices, impose civil penalties, and accept assurances of discontinuance. The bill also allows the Attorney General to conduct investigations, including taking testimony under oath and examining relevant documents. Additionally, it requires that certain records related to charges of discrimination be made publicly available, while protecting the identities of victims unless they provide written consent. The bill provides the Attorney General with additional tools to address unlawful practices related to sexual harassment and discrimination.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (40)

Brian Ashe (D),  Ruth Balser (D),  Christine Barber (D),  Joseph Boncore (D),  Tackey Chan (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Cynthia Creem (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  James Dwyer (D),  Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),  Paul Feeney (D),  Carole Fiola (D),  Cindy Friedman (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Ken Gordon (D),  Danielle Gregoire (D),  Stephen Hay (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Jay Kaufman (D),  Kay Khan (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  David Linsky (D),  Jay Livingstone (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Christopher Markey (D),  Juana Matias (D),  James Miceli (D),  Frank Moran (D),  Brian Murray (D),  Sarah Peake (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Jeff Roy (D),  John Scibak (D),  Alan Silvia (D),  Bill Straus (D),  Aaron Vega (D),  RoseLee Vincent (D),  Chris Walsh (D),  Tom Walsh (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4721 (on 07/10/2018)
(5 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4323
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4323.pdf
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