HB05496Introduced in the House
An Act Concerning Workplace Violence Protections For Utility And Public Works Employees.
Introduced by Labor and Public Employees Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To implement requirements to protect the safety of certain utility and public works employees.
Where it stands
Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations
April 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Chamber not recordedStage: LAB Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) · March 17, 2026
9
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 senators recorded in this Chamber not recorded vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Hall | 7 | Yes |
| Emmanuel Sanchez | 24 | Yes |
| Nick Gauthier | 38 | Yes |
| Derell Wilson | 46 | Yes |
| Steve Weir | 55 | No |
| Joe Canino | 65 | No |
| Gale Mastrofrancesco | 80 | No |
| Kaitlyn Shake | 120 | Yes |
| Anne Hughes | 135 | Yes |
| Matthew Lesser | 9 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Labor and Public Employees
Public Hearing 03/10
Joint Favorable Substitute
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/01/26 5:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 283
File Number 396
Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations
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