S.2502

Protects bullying/psychological abuse in workplace inflicted upon employees by employers/co-employees/provides civil remedies to affected employees/fines against employers/imprisonment/fines against co-employees.

Chamber Passed·5/28/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Workplace Psychological Safety Act to protect employees from workplace bullying and provides civil remedies.

The Workplace Psychological Safety Act aims to safeguard employees from workplace bullying by requiring employers to implement policies and training to prevent and address such behavior. Employers must acknowledge complaints, execute transparent complaint processes, and take disciplinary actions against offenders. Affected employees can seek civil remedies, including compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees. The act mandates a regulatory review five years after its effective date.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 34–2 · May 28
Current
Labor Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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2 Nay

RR

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Labor and Gaming Consideration

Mar 4

12:00 AM

Senate Labor and Gaming Hearing

History

May 29

House

Referred to House Labor

May 28

Senate

Senate read and passed

May 26

Senate

Committee recommends passage