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S 1247119th CongressIntroduced
Public Safety Free Speech Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This bill establishes a federal cause of action for public safety officers to sue employers for violations of their free speech rights on matters related to public safety and working conditions.
Key Points
- 1Covers law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel
- 2Prohibits termination or adverse employment actions for protected speech
- 3Protects speech on public safety services, compensation, working conditions, and employer policies
- 4Excludes speech made while on duty, encouraging violence, or disclosing confidential information
- 5Allows for actual, compensatory, and punitive damages plus attorneys' fees
Impact Areas
Public safety officers (police, firefighters, EMS)Municipal and state law enforcement agenciesLabor relations in public safety sectorsFirst Amendment rights in public employmentWorkers' compensation and employment law
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