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MS HB1380

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Gary Chism

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Makes it unlawful for unions or labor unions to engage in mass picketing or mass demonstrations that obstruct or unreasonably interfere with free access to places of business or private residences.

  • Prohibits unions from using equipment or objects to block ingress/egress to businesses or residences, or from interfering with residents' right to quiet enjoyment of their property.

  • Defines "mass picketing and mass demonstration" as picketing that actually prevents reasonable free access to an entrance by obstructing with a person's body or placing vehicles/physical obstructions.

  • Makes violations a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500, jail time of up to six months, or both; specifies that advancing labor dispute objectives is not a valid defense.

  • Allows businesses and property owners to seek injunctive relief without proving irreparable harm when mass picketing occurs, effective July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Labor unions; prohibit from mass picketing a residence or place of business.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Workforce Development1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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