Bill · H.R. 2531· House(119-HR-2531)

Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

Age: 73 years

Connecticut

Introduced: 4/1/2025
Last activity: 4/1/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Joe Courtney
Cosponsors: - 129 - 5

Labor and Employment

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill directs the Secretary of Labor to create and implement a workplace violence prevention standard for the health care and social service industries. It requires covered employers to develop comprehensive, written prevention plans tailored to their specific facilities and services. The process begins with an interim final standard issued within one year of enactment, followed by a proposed standard and a final standard. Employers must implement specific safety measures, conduct incident investigations, and provide regular training to employees. The legislation also includes provisions to apply these standards to certain facilities receiving Medicare funds.

Yes

Would union members be better off under this?+5
The bill enhances worker safety and requires meaningful participation of employees in plan development.

The opposite

Would business owners be better off under this?-4
The bill imposes mandatory safety standards, documentation, and reporting requirements that increase operational burdens for employers.