MA S2204

Creates a 13-member Commission on Workplace Harassment and Sexual Assault in the Legislature within the Executive Office of Administration and Finance, with appointees from the governor, legislative leaders, bar associations, legislative caucuses, attorney general, and auditor serving 3-year terms

Establishes a formal claims and investigation process where the commission's general counsel investigates complaints against state house personnel (legislators, staff, interns, executive branch employees at the State House), with investigations to be completed within 6 months with possible 6-month extension

Requires investigative reports to include findings on whether harassment "more likely than not" occurred and recommend disciplinary actions ranging from reprimand to expulsion for legislators, or reprimand to removal for employees

Mandates an annual anonymous workplace harassment survey of all General Court employees and interns, with detailed demographic questions and questions about experiences, reporting, and barriers to reporting

Prohibits retaliation against those who file complaints or provide information, with penalties of up to $1,000 fine and/or 1 year imprisonment, plus potential treble damages liability