2021 House Bill 4920

Require legislator harassment disclosures

Introduced in the House

May 25, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Steven Johnson (R-72)

To establish that if the Senate or House of Representatives enters a legal settlement of a sexual assault or sexual harassment complaint against a legislator, the settlement amount and the lawmakers’ name must be made public.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight

Oct. 14, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 3, 2021

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

To establish that if the Senate or House of Representatives enters a legal settlement of a sexual assault or sexual harassment complaint against a legislator, the settlement amount and the lawmakers’ name must be made public. House Bill 5281 would require the same with settlements involving elected officials in the executive branch.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 4, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Oversight