Massachusetts
Current Status & News
Sponsors
Endorsements
Bill History
Contact
Massachusetts Healthy Workplace Advocates Website
Massachusetts Healthy Workplace Advocates Facebook Group
Massachusetts Healthy Workplace Advocates on Twitter
Massachusetts State Legislature Website
House of Representatives
Senate
About Massachusetts
News & Announcements
- The bill has died for the 2010 Legislative Session. Next try 2011.
- Post-hearing action is pending.
- The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development held a public hearing on Senate Bill 699 on Wednesday, January 27, 2010. No vote was taken.
- In Massachusetts we're waiting for a hearing date. Joan Menard of the Senate has introduced the Healthy Workplace Bill as SB-699 to the Massachusetts Senate.
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Sponsors
| Name | Branch | Party | Phone | Website | |
| Senator Joan Menard |
House | D | (617) 722-1114 | Joan.Menard@state.ma.us | Here |
Endorsements
The following organizations have voiced their support for the current workplace bullying legislation.
Bill History
2009
In 2009, Rep. Story is re-filing her call for a study but the complete version of the Healthy Workplace Bill has been sponsored by Senator Joan Menard. This will be the third attempt in the state to address bullying through legislation.
2008
Representative Ellen Story re-filed the Petition as H 1850
2007
Representative Ellen Story re-filed the Petition as H 1850
2005
In response to the 2004 public policy question Representative Ellen Story introduced Petition H 3809 calling for the state to study and develop a mandated program for employers to combat bullying. No action was taken.
2004
The 3rd District (Hampshire), a public policy question appeared on the ballot through the efforts of a single, bullied individual. The question asked if legislation to address workplace bullying should be crafted. The affirmative responses won a majority (68%) of the vote.
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