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Bill would bar employers from blocking employees from seeking or serving in public office
Senate Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs · March 24, 2025
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Summary
Representative Ed Buttry introduced House Bill 667 to prevent employers from prohibiting or retaliating against employees who run for or serve in city, county or state public office; the bill defines covered employers and clarifies leave protections if elected.
Representative Ed Buttry told the committee HB 667 would protect employees who run for local or state office from employer restrictions and from retaliation. "This is a very simple bill that just provides protections for those that have chosen to serve," he said.
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