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PA HB1957
PA HB1957Providing for the requirement of sexual harassment training for members, officers, employees, interns and fellows of the General Assembly and for a periodic survey.
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Introduced
02/02/2018
02/02/2018
In Committee
02/02/2018
02/02/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act providing for the requirement of sexual harassment training for members, officers, employees, interns and fellows of the General Assembly and for a periodic survey.
AI Summary
This bill requires sexual harassment training for all members, officers, employees, interns, and fellows of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. It also mandates periodic anonymous surveys to assess the prevalence of sexual harassment within the legislature and requires notification to all employees and registered lobbyists about the General Assembly's sexual harassment policies and reporting procedures. The bill further stipulates that the General Assembly cannot use public funds to pay for awards or settlements resulting from personal violations of employees' rights. The legislation is intended to address and prevent sexual harassment in the Pennsylvania state legislature.
Sponsors (14)
W. Curtis Thomas (D)*,
Thomas Caltagirone (D),
Maria Donatucci (D),
Michael Driscoll (D),
Harold English (R),
Edward Gainey (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Brian Kirkland (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Dan Miller (D),
Thomas Murt (R),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Helen Tai (D),
Last Action
Referred to RULES (on 02/02/2018)
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