Requires public and not-for-profit libraries to provide certain workplace protections for employees
What changed between versions
The definition of 'community violence interrupter' was removed from the bill, eliminating a specific category of individuals that libraries might employ for violence prevention.
The requirement for libraries to develop a workplace violence prevention policy was modified. Libraries must now either adopt a model policy created by the state department or create their own policy that meets or exceeds the model's standards.
Training requirements were modified. The list of required training topics was reorganized and expanded to include specific guidance for supervisors and mental health crisis interactions, while removing some items like trauma counseling from the mandatory training list.
A new requirement was added for libraries to provide employees with a site-specific list of emergency exits and meeting places as part of the training.
The policy distribution requirement was modified. Policies must now be provided to employees upon hiring and annually thereafter, and must be available in English and the language identified by each employee.
