DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 379 Engrossed 2021 Regular Session Larvadain
Abstract: Provides for exemplary damages for sexual harassment in the workplace.
Proposed law (C.C. Art. 2315.11) provides for liability for damages caused by an act or acts of
sexual harassment in the workplace for the perpetrator of the sexual harassment.
Proposed law (C.C. Art. 2315.11) defines acts or acts of sexual harassment in the workplace as
provided in R.S. 42:342. Present law (R.S. 42:342) provides that each agency head institute a policy
to prevent sexual harassment that is applicable to all public servants in the agency.
Present law (C.C.P. Art. 863) provides for sanctions for pleadings not verified or certified by an
attorney.
Proposed law (C.C. Art. 2315.11) provides for an amount of court costs, reasonable attorney fees,
and other related costs to the defendant, as well as other sanctions and relief under C.C.P. Art. 863,
for frivolous or fraudulent claims.
Proposed law (C.C. Art. 2315.11) provides for a liberative prescriptive period of three years.
(Adds C.C. Art. 2315.11)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure to the
original bill:
1. Define an act of sexual harassment in the workplace as provided in R.S. 42:342.