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HI SB1660
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angus McKelvey
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AI Summary
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Requires hospitality employers operating hotels and similar lodging to adopt written anti-harassment policies with procedures for reporting, investigation, and confidentiality protections.
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Mandates annual training for all hospitality workers on harassment prevention, sexual assault victim rights, and proper use of panic buttons.
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Requires hospitality employers to provide portable panic buttons to workers in guest rooms, restrooms, and other isolated conditions that immediately summon on-site assistance.
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Prohibits retaliation against workers who report harassment, use panic buttons, participate in investigations, or refuse work in areas where they reasonably believe there is a safety risk.
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Establishes civil penalties of $500-$5,000 per violation ($10,000 for repeat offenses) and authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to revoke or suspend business licenses for egregious violations; compliance required by January 1, 2026.
Legislative Description
Relating To Employment.
DLIR
Last Action
The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/13/2025