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H 4681

An Act protecting labor and abolishing barriers to organizing rights

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by James Arena-DeRosa and 32 co-sponsors

H 4681 - An Act Protecting Labor and Abolishing Barriers to Organizing Rights OverviewBill Number: H 4681 Title: An Act protecting labor and abolishing barriers to organizing righ

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · H 4681

H 4681 - An Act Protecting Labor and Abolishing Barriers to Organizing Rights

Overview

Bill Number: H 4681
Title: An Act protecting labor and abolishing barriers to organizing rights
Status: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Introduced: November 03, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of this bill is to strengthen protections for workers' rights to organize and collectively bargain. The legislation aims to remove barriers that have historically hindered union organizing and collective action, with the intent of empowering workers and rebalancing the power dynamics between labor and management.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibits employers from requiring employees to attend meetings designed to discourage union membership or collective bargaining
  • Bans the use of mandatory arbitration clauses that prevent workers from filing class-action lawsuits
  • Establishes monetary penalties for employers who illegally fire or discriminate against workers for union activity
  • Expands the definition of "employee" to include more categories of workers, including independent contractors and gig workers
  • Requires employers to provide contact information for all employees to union organizers upon request
  • Shortens the time period for union elections to be held after a petition is filed

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would primarily impact private-sector workers and their employers across a wide range of industries. By lowering barriers to union organizing, it is intended to make it easier for workers to form and join labor unions. Employers would face new restrictions on their ability to interfere with or discourage union activity among their workforce.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill has been reported favorably by the relevant committee and has been referred to the House Ways and Means Committee for further consideration. If it passes the House, it would then need to be taken up and passed by the Senate before being sent to the President for signature or veto. The timeline for the bill's progression remains uncertain, as it will depend on the legislative agenda and priorities of the current Congress.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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