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Workplace Safety: New Rules for Healthcare and Social Services

This act introduces new safety rules for healthcare and social service workers to protect them from workplace violence. Employers will be required to develop violence prevention plans, train staff, and keep incident records. The goal is to enhance safety and reduce the risk of injury for individuals working in these sectors.
Key points
Mandatory development of workplace violence prevention plans by employers in healthcare and social services.
Requirement for employee training on recognizing and responding to violence threats.
Maintenance of violence incident logs and annual reporting to monitor and improve safety.
Prohibition of discrimination and retaliation against employees who report violence incidents.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1232
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Process start date: 2025-04-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1232.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory development of workplace violence prevention plans by employers in healthcare and social services.
  • Requirement for employee training on recognizing and responding to violence threats.
  • Maintenance of violence incident logs and annual reporting to monitor and improve safety.
  • Prohibition of discrimination and retaliation against employees who report violence incidents.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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