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Introduced
02/09/2018
02/09/2018
In Committee
04/06/2018
04/06/2018
Crossed Over
03/15/2018
03/15/2018
Passed
04/09/2018
04/09/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2018
05/15/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring each State employee to complete at least a cumulative 2 hours of in-person or virtual, interactive training on sexual harassment prevention within 6 months after the employee's initial appointment and every 2-year period thereafter; requiring that the training include certain information; requiring the Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator to enforce certain requirements for certain units of the Executive Branch; authorizing the Coordinator to recommend that a performance audit or review be conducted; etc.
AI Summary
This bill requires all state employees to complete at least 2 hours of in-person or virtual, interactive training on sexual harassment prevention within 6 months of their initial appointment and every 2 years thereafter. The training must cover information on relevant federal and state laws, best practices in prevention and correction of sexual harassment and retaliation, and additional training for supervisors. The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights will coordinate with state units to implement the training and report on compliance. The Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator for the executive branch will enforce the requirements and may recommend performance audits for non-compliant units. The bill also provides limited liability protections for the state regarding the training or lack thereof.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (17)
Shelly Hettleman (D)*,
Erek Barron (D),
Mary Beth Carozza (R),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Diana Fennell (D),
Ana Gutierrez (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Ariana Kelly (D),
Brooke Lierman (D),
Susan McComas (R),
Aruna Miller (D),
Marice Morales (D),
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D),
Andrew Platt (D),
Meagan Simonaire (D),
Kris Valderrama (D),
Geraldine Valentino-Smith (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 791 (on 05/15/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1423?ys=2018rs |
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?id=hb1423&stab=01&pid=billpage&tab=subject3&ys=2018rs |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/Chapters_noln/CH_791_hb1423t.pdf |
| Veto Letter | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/votes/Senate/1300.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/votes_comm/hb1423_fin.pdf |
| Veto Letter | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/votes/House/0476.pdf |
| House Amendment (Appropriations) 784966/01 | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2018RS/amds/bil_0003/hb1423_78496601.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/hb/hb1423t.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/votes_comm/hb1423_app.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/fnotes/bil_0003/hb1423.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/hb/hb1423f.pdf |
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