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S04197Introduced in the Senate

Relates to the ethical standards of officers or employees of a state agency, members of the legislature and legislative employees with regard to engaging in acts of discrimination, sexual harassment or creating a hostile workplace.

IntroducedSenate Ethics and Internal Governance

Introduced by Andrew Gounardes, District 26

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Relates to the ethical standards of officers or employees of a state agency, members of the legislature and legislative employees with regard to engaging in acts of discrimination, sexual harassment or creating a hostile workplace.

Where it stands

PRINT NUMBER 4197A

May 19, 2026

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Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE

  2. REFERRED TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE

  3. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE

  4. PRINT NUMBER 4197A

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