Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
See Something, Say Something About Violent Behavior Act of 2017 This bill grants immunity from civil liability to an employer who reports, to a potential future employer, the violent or threatening behavior of an employee or former employee. The report must be made in good faith and based on objectively reasonable suspicion. Also, it grants immunity from civil liability to a potential employer who responds, with a reasonable action in good faith, to a report of violent or threatening behavior by an employee or potential employee. Finally, the bill grants qualified immunity from civil liability to a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer or to an officer, employee, or agent of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Transportation, or the Department of Justice who responds with a reasonable action in good faith to a report of violent or threatening behavior.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Assault and harassment offensesCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDepartment of TransportationEmployee performanceFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment liabilityLaw enforcement officersPersonnel recordsViolent crimeWorker safety and health
To provide for a safe harbor for reports to potential employers by current or former employers of violent behavior or threats thereof by employees.
USA115th CongressHR-843| House
| Updated: 3/2/2017
See Something, Say Something About Violent Behavior Act of 2017 This bill grants immunity from civil liability to an employer who reports, to a potential future employer, the violent or threatening behavior of an employee or former employee. The report must be made in good faith and based on objectively reasonable suspicion. Also, it grants immunity from civil liability to a potential employer who responds, with a reasonable action in good faith, to a report of violent or threatening behavior by an employee or potential employee. Finally, the bill grants qualified immunity from civil liability to a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer or to an officer, employee, or agent of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Transportation, or the Department of Justice who responds with a reasonable action in good faith to a report of violent or threatening behavior.
Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
Crime and Law Enforcement
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDepartment of TransportationEmployee performanceFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment liabilityLaw enforcement officersPersonnel recordsViolent crimeWorker safety and health