Bill Sponsor
House Bill 843
115th Congress(2017-2018)
See Something, Say Something About Violent Behavior Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 3, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 3, 2017
Latest Action
Mar 2, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
843
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
February 3, 2017
Actions (3)
03/02/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
02/03/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/03/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:00 PM