Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-23T13:32:07Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2531 Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/23/2025, 1:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2531

Bill 119 HR 2531, also known as the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, aims to address the issue of workplace violence in the health care and social service industries. The bill directs the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within these industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan.

The goal of this legislation is to protect workers in these industries from the increasing rates of violence they face on the job. The bill recognizes that health care and social service workers are at a higher risk of experiencing workplace violence due to the nature of their work, which often involves dealing with individuals who may be under stress or experiencing mental health issues.

The workplace violence prevention plan required by the bill must include measures such as risk assessments, employee training, reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and procedures for responding to incidents of violence. Employers will be required to assess and address the specific risks of violence in their workplaces and take proactive steps to prevent and respond to violent incidents. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2531 aims to improve the safety and well-being of workers in the health care and social service industries by mandating the implementation of comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans. By addressing this important issue, the bill seeks to create safer work environments for these essential workers.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2531

Bill HR 2531 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2025. Bill HR 2531 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2025. Bill HR 2531's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 1, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2531

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Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2531

To direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes.To direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes.

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