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Assemblymembers Say “Time’s Up”, Introduce Legislation to Empower Victims and Protect Due Process

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January 18, 2018

Allison Ruff (916-319-2043)

allison.ruff@asm.ca.gov

 

Bipartisan group of Assemblymembers unveils legislative response to growing outcry against all forms of harassment

 

Sacramento – Earlier today, Assemblymembers Eloise Reyes (D-San Bernardino), Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) & Marie Waldron (R-Escondido) alongside industry stakeholders and advocates in the “Me Too” movement, held a press conference to announce the introduction of AB 1870, the SHARE Act (Stopping Harassment and Reporting Extension) aimed at addressing harassment in the workplace.

SHARE Act Gives Victims More Time

(Sacramento) - Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) and Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-San Bernardino) have introduced legislation to give victims of sexual harassment more time to file claims. Assembly Bill 1870, the SHARE Act (Stopping Harassment and Reporting Extension), would extend the statute of limitations on claims of harassment from its current period of just one year to three under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). “For decades, the deck has been stacked against victims of sexual harassment,” said Assemblymember Laura Friedman, Chair of the Joint Rules Subcommittee on Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response. “Ending workplace harassment shouldn’t be a partisan issue. With AB 1870, we’re coming together to ensure that every Californian has access to justice.” Here’s more in this Assembly Access video.

New Year Brings New Leadership Opportunities for Friedman

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January 4, 2018    

Allison Ruff (916) 319-2043    

 

Sacramento – Yesterday, as she began her second year of service in the legislature, California Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) was appointed to two key leadership positions.

Assemblymembers Join Forces to Introduce Legislation for Victims of Sexual Harassment

Sacramento – Today, Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-San Bernardino), Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale), and Assemblymember Marie Waldron (R-Escondido) announced that they will introduce legislation when the Legislature reconvenes in January to give victims of sexual harassment more time to file claims beyond the one year timeframe required under existing la

Assemblymembers Join Forces to Introduce Legislation for Victims of Sexual Harassment

Sacramento – Today, Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-San Bernardino), Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale), and Assemblymember Marie Waldron (R-Escondido) announced that they will introduce legislation when the Legislature reconvenes in January to give victims of sexual harassment more time to file claims beyond the one year timeframe required under existing law.

 

“The stories of sexual harassment told by victims from all careers and walks of life have revealed that the existing systems for seeking justice are not working,” said Assemblymember Reyes.  “The evidence clearly indicates that the fear of retaliation and the psychological wounds caused by such actions can prevent victims from filing claims within the existing timelines required under current law.”

Assembly Committee Looks to Expand Health Care

(Sacramento) – Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale), a member of the Select Committee on Health Care Delivery Systems and Universal Coverage, quizzed health care experts and officials during the Committee’s two days of hearings at the State Capitol. The Committee will continue its investigation into improving access to and the delivery of health care with additional hearings throughout the state. “I believe we have a fundamentally broken system that is completely inequitable in how it delivers care,” said Assemblymember Friedman as the capitol hearings drew to a close. “I believe we put way too much into this system and way too much of it gets eaten up through administrative and other costs.” Learn more in this Assembly Access video.

Assembly Committee Looks to Expand Health Care

(Sacramento) – Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale), a member of the Select Committee on Health Care Delivery Systems and Universal Coverage, joined the Committee at the State Capitol for the first in a series of hearings to be held statewide on improving access and the delivery of health care. “I’m not a health care expert but you do not have to be an expert to believe our health care in America is fundamentally broken,” said Assemblymember Friedman. “We also don’t have to be experts to know that people die in this country because of a lack of access to quality, affordable health care.” Learn more in this Assembly Access video.

Friedman Bill Cracking Down on Reckless Driving Heads to the Governor

SACRAMENTO – The California legislature has passed Assembly Bill 1393 by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) with broad, bipartisan support, sending the measure to Governor Brown for final approval.  AB 1393 requires a 30-day impound penalty for a vehicle used in connection with a speed contest or reckless driving on the second or subsequent offense.   The bill also requires the removal

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