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MD HB1423

MD HB1423
State Personnel - Sexual Harassment Prevention Training - Required


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Introduced
02/09/2018
In Committee
04/06/2018
Crossed Over
03/15/2018
Passed
04/09/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 791 (on 05/15/2018)

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