H4537
An Act relative to sexual harassment
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Bill overview
This bill addresses sexual harassment in Massachusetts by establishing a framework for prevention, reporting, and accountability. It aims to strengthen existing protections for workers and create clearer procedures for addressing incidents of harassment. The legislation seeks to improve the Commonwealth’s response to sexual harassment and ensure a safer environment for employees.
Key provisions
- Requires employers to implement comprehensive sexual harassment prevention training programs.
- Establishes a process for reporting and investigating sexual harassment complaints.
- Defines clearer standards for what constitutes sexual harassment.
- Provides protections for individuals who report sexual harassment.
- Mandates that employers develop and maintain policies to prevent and address sexual harassment.
Who is affected
- Employers
- Employees
- Workplaces
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill H.4537 194th (Current)
An Act relative to sexual harassment
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4537
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/25/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on The Judiciary |
| 9/25/2025 | House | New draft of H1921 |
| 9/25/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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