Bill
H 2142
Overview: H 2142, titled "An Act requiring human service employers to develop and implement programs that prevent workplace violence", was introduced on February 27, 2025. The repo
Overview: H 2142, titled "An Act requiring human service employers to develop and implement programs that prevent workplace violence", was introduced on February 27, 2025. The reporting date for the bill has been extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of H 2142 is to mandate that human service employers, such as healthcare facilities and social service organizations, develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. The legislative rationale is to address the high rates of violence experienced by workers in these sectors and improve their safety and well-being.
Key Provisions:
- Requires human service employers to create workplace violence prevention programs
- Specifies the required elements of these programs, including risk assessments, training, and incident reporting
- Authorizes the state labor department to enforce the workplace violence prevention requirements
- Imposes penalties for non-compliance by employers
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Employees in human service sectors, who would benefit from improved workplace safety
- Human service employers, who must develop and implement the required prevention programs
- The state labor department, which would oversee and enforce the new workplace violence prevention requirements
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The reporting date for this bill has been extended to December 3, 2025, indicating the legislative process is ongoing and additional time has been granted for further consideration or action.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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