Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act

HB 5139 Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act

US Congress 116th Congress

Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act
HB-5139


About HB-5139

Establishes formal sexual assault and harassment policies for the transportation industry. Among other things, the bill requires certain passenger transportation carriers, including passenger airlines and vessels, buses, commuter and intercity passenger railroads, and transportation network companies (e.g., Uber or Lyft) to establish formal policies, training, and reporting structures regarding sexual assault and harassment; sets forth civil penalties for individuals who physically assault or sexually assault-or threaten to assault transportation personnel; directs the Department of Transportation to collect information on the number of sexual assault and harassment incidents reported by the carriers and make such information publicly available; and expands the reporting process for individuals involved in transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents by allowing such individuals to report allegations to law enforcement in a manner that protects their privacy and confidentiality.

  

Bill Texts

Engrossed 10/03/2020

Introduced 07/30/2020

Introduced 11/19/2019

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