Workplace Violence in Healthcare — Lawmakers advance House Bill 1162, requiring hospitals and clinics to investigate every violent incident, update safety plans annually, and track threats against frontline workers. Healthcare professionals say it’s long overdue.
Protecting Isolated Workers — The Senate debates House Bill 1524, aimed at strengthening panic button laws and ensuring better emergency response for janitors, hotel workers, and security guards working alone. Advocates cite noncompliance and rising risks.
Both bills move forward with broad support from lawmakers and stakeholders, despite some concerns from business groups about compliance costs.
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