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Hide No Harm Act: Enhanced Safety for Products and Services

This act establishes new rules for companies, requiring them to promptly disclose serious dangers related to their products, services, or business practices. Its goal is to enhance the safety of citizens, employees, and consumers by ensuring that hazardous situations are quickly reported and addressed. The act also protects individuals who report such dangers from retaliation by employers.
Key points
Companies and their responsible officers must report serious dangers to life or health to appropriate federal agencies within 24 hours (verbally) and 15 days (in writing).
Companies must warn their employees and other affected individuals about dangers as soon as practicable.
Hiding information about serious dangers can lead to financial penalties and up to 5 years in prison.
The act protects employees from dismissal or discrimination for reporting dangers and prevents companies from paying fines on behalf of their employees in such cases.
Employees can seek legal recourse if retaliated against for reporting a danger, and agreements waiving these rights are invalid.
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Print number: 117_HR_9361
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Process start date: 2022-11-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Hide No Harm Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9361.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Companies and their responsible officers must report serious dangers to life or health to appropriate federal agencies within 24 hours (verbally) and 15 days (in writing).
  • Companies must warn their employees and other affected individuals about dangers as soon as practicable.
  • Hiding information about serious dangers can lead to financial penalties and up to 5 years in prison.
  • The act protects employees from dismissal or discrimination for reporting dangers and prevents companies from paying fines on behalf of their employees in such cases.
  • Employees can seek legal recourse if retaliated against for reporting a danger, and agreements waiving these rights are invalid.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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