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Feb 27, 2018A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosure of payments for settlements of disputes regarding sexual abuse and certain types of harrassment and discrimination, and for other purposes.
Summary
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Sunlight in Workplace Harassment Act This bill amends the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosure of settlements and complaints related to sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and other types of discrimination. Specifically, certain issuers of securities must annually disclose this information to shareholders and the public. Issuers must also describe the measures taken to prevent employees from committing further abuse, harassment, or discrimination.
Bill Progress
Bill has been introduced and assigned a number
Introduced(2/27/18)
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Sponsor
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Ms. Warren
Senate (D) Massachusetts
Cosponsors (6)
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Feb 27, 2018