HB1278Introduced in the House
VICTIMS SAFETY-ELECTRONICS
Introduced by Daniel Didech, District 59
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act. Provides that an employer shall not retaliate against an employee or deprive an employee of employer-issued equipment because the employee used employer-issued equipment to record domestic violence, sexual violence, gender violence, or any other crime of violence committed against the employee or a family or household member of the employee. Provides that an employer shall grant an employee access to any photographs, voice or video recordings, sound recordings, or any other digital documents or communications stored on an employer-issued device relating to domestic violence, sexual violence, gender violence, or any other crime of violence committed against the employee or a family or household member of the employee. Provides that the provisions do not prohibit an employer from complying with an investigation, court order, or subpoena for a device, information, data, or documents. Provides that the provisions shall not be construed to relieve an employee of obligations to comply with an employer's reasonable employment policies or to perform the essential functions of employment.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0171
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Motion in Senate · May 22, 2025
56
Yes
1
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Labor & Commerce Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 017-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Labor
Do Pass Labor; 017-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Third Reading - Passed; 056-001-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0171
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