California Bill Would Suspend Lobbyist up to Four Years for Sexual Harassment - State and Federal Communications

February 7, 2018  •  

California Bill Would Suspend Lobbyist up to Four Years for Sexual Harassment

Under a California bill introduced on February 6, registered lobbyists could face suspension up to four years if found to have committed an act of sexual harassment.

Assembly Bill 2055 requires the Fair Political Practices Commission to investigate sexual harassment complaints made against registered lobbyists.

Sexual harassment would be defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature that arises out of or in the course of employment.

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