SB 485: Employee protections; employer-sponsored meetings on political matters, civil action.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Employee protections; employer-sponsored meetings on political matters; civil action. Prohibits an employer from retaliating against an employee (i) because such employee declines to attend or participate in an employer-sponsored meeting or receive an employer's communications conveying an opinion about political matters, as defined in the bill; (ii) as a means of inducing an employee's attendance at such meeting or receipt of such communications; or (iii) because the employee reports a suspected violation of the bill's provisions. The bill permits an employee alleging a violation of the bill's provisions to bring an action in civil court within 90 days after such violation occurs for appropriate relief, including injunctive relief, reinstatement, compensation for lost wages, benefits, and other remuneration, interest, and reasonable attorney fees and costs.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. November 18, 2024Left in Commerce and Labor
2. February 5, 2024Continued to 2025 in Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N)
3. February 1, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB485)
4. January 9, 2024Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
5. January 9, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24102604D