New bills focus on misconduct, healthcare, internet

Eliminating sexual misconduct in the workplace, as well as improving access to healthcare for young people, are part of a handful of bills authored by State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood)

All told, Zwiener, who is in her freshman year at the capitol, has either been an author or joint author to more than 70 pieces of legislation prior to a March 8 deadline.

Four of those proposed bills focus on ending workplace sexual harassment and improving the collection of sexual assault data. According to a statement, the bills present the “opportunity to create a shift in the workplace norms” and improve tracking sexual assaults and prosecution.