Workplace Psychological Safety Act (S 2502)

  • Status: Passed Senate
  • Position: Oppose
  • Bill Number: S 2502
  • Session: 2026
  • Latest Update: Mar 25, 2026
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Summary


While ensuring a healthy workplace is a laudable goal, we opposed a piece of far-reaching and subjective legislation which imposes liability on employers or co-workers who, among other actions, "confuse" a person emotionally. We additionally noted that it could potentially run afoul of First Amendment protections in seeking to regulate routine personal interactions. The Senate passed this legislation.

Sponsors:
Senator Ciccone

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