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MS HB333

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Becky Currie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires public employees found guilty of or determined to have violated state or federal workplace harassment laws to reimburse their public employer for all costs incurred
  • Covered costs include compensation, litigation expenses, settlements, and damages mitigation resulting from the harassment violation
  • Applies to employees, officers, elected officials, and appointed officials of state agencies, departments, political subdivisions, municipalities, counties, universities, and colleges
  • Defines "public employer" as state agencies, departments, political subdivisions, municipalities, counties, universities, and colleges including community or junior colleges
  • Takes effect July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Harassment by public employee; require to reimburse public employer when employee has violated.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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