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Committee advances bill to protect workers behind counters, with signage optional in first year
2026 Legislature LA - Labor Committee · April 29, 2026
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Summary
Representative McMakin’s HB 1238 would create 'behind‑the‑counter' protections for retail and food‑service workers after sponsors cited local incidents; the bill was reported favorably and requires only a 'may' for signage in the first year.
Representative McMakin presented House Bill 1238 as the 'behind‑the‑counter protection act,' saying it would cover employees who work behind counters in restaurants, malls and retail stores and respond to local incidents of threats or violence…
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