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NY S06975
NY S06975Prohibits officers or employees of a state agency, members of the legislature or legislative employees from committing acts of sexual harassment while serving in his or her official capacity.
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Introduced
12/28/2017
12/28/2017
In Committee
01/03/2018
01/03/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to prohibiting sexual harassment by certain individuals The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Officers Law to prohibit officers, employees of state agencies, members of the legislature, and legislative employees from committing acts of sexual harassment while serving in their official capacities. The bill defines "sexual harassment" to include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. Individuals who violate this provision can be fined, suspended, or removed from office, and may be subject to civil penalties of up to $10,000 or the value of any gift or compensation received as a result of the violation.
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Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 6975A (on 01/12/2018)
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