HB1216
Retaliatory action against employee prohibited; remedies available.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 5, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating into HB930-Simon (Voice Vote)
Chief Patron:
Karrie Delaney (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Retaliatory action against employee prohibited; remedies available.
Provides that a violation of certain provisions regarding retaliatory action against employees may be alleged in a court of competent jurisdiction within two years after the employer's most recent prohibited retaliatory action. The bill states that in such a case, treble damages may be awarded if such violation was willful.-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102383D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- 01/27/2026 - House: Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2
- 02/03/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1216)
- 02/04/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 02/05/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating into HB930-Simon (Voice Vote)
