2024 House Bill 6238

Labor: discrimination; employees who are victims of certain crimes; prohibit employers from discriminating against because of.

A bill to prohibit an employer from taking certain actions against an employee under certain circumstances; to require an employer to post and notify employees of certain information; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to require the promulgation of rules; to provide remedies; and to prescribe civil sanctions.

AI Analysis – Experimental

The legislation protects employees who are victims of violent crimes from workplace discrimination, mandates employer notifications, and outlines enforcement and remedies for violations.

Introduced in the House

Dec. 4, 2024

Introduced by Reps. Jimmie Wilson (D-32) and Graham Filler (R-93)

Referred to the Committee on Labor

Dec. 12, 2024

Reported without amendment

Dec. 13, 2024

Passed in the House 56 to 0 (details)

Motion to reconsider by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Substitute H-1 offered by Rep. Jimmie Wilson (D-32)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 56 to 0 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The motion prevailed by voice vote