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HD 2799

An Act removing barriers to justice in the workplace

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Connolly and 2 co-sponsors

Bill Summary: HD 2799 - An Act Removing Barriers to Justice in the Workplace SummaryThis proposed bill, introduced on November 29, 2025, aims to address barriers that prevent worke

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Bill Summary · HD 2799

Bill Summary: HD 2799 - An Act Removing Barriers to Justice in the Workplace

Summary

This proposed bill, introduced on November 29, 2025, aims to address barriers that prevent workers from seeking legal recourse for workplace-related issues. The main goals of the legislation are to:

  1. Eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment contracts that force workers to resolve disputes outside the court system.
  2. Prohibit employers from requiring employees to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) related to workplace harassment, discrimination, or other unlawful acts.
  3. Extend the statute of limitations for filing workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims.

Key Provisions

  • Ban on Mandatory Arbitration: The bill would make it unlawful for employers to require workers to sign mandatory arbitration agreements as a condition of employment. This would restore workers' rights to pursue legal action in court.

  • Prohibit NDAs for Workplace Misconduct: Employers would be prohibited from requiring employees to sign NDAs that prevent them from disclosing information about unlawful acts such as harassment, discrimination, or retaliation that occurred in the workplace.

  • Extended Statute of Limitations: The time limit (statute of limitations) for workers to file claims of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation would be extended from the current 180 days to 2 years.

Impact

If enacted, this legislation would significantly empower workers by:

  • Giving them the option to pursue workplace-related claims in court rather than being compelled into private arbitration.
  • Allowing workers to freely discuss incidents of unlawful treatment without fear of violating an NDA.
  • Providing more time for workers to come forward and file claims related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

These changes are intended to make it easier for workers to access the justice system and hold employers accountable for unlawful workplace practices.

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

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