House Bill No. by Representative Chassion enacts the Discount Retailer Workforce Safety and Retention Act, which aims to address workplace violence specifically in small box discount retail stores. The bill includes provisions for legislative findings that highlight the increasing violence faced by employees in this sector, urging employers to take responsibility for their workforce's safety. It mandates that small box discount retailers evaluate their workplaces for potential risks of violence and develop a written workforce safety plan within six months. This plan must include measures such as improving visibility in high-risk areas, installing external lighting, and establishing reporting systems for incidents of workplace violence.

Additionally, the bill prohibits retaliatory actions against employees who seek assistance during incidents of workplace violence or report such incidents in good faith. It also provides civil remedies for employees affected by violations of the Act, allowing them to take legal action against their employers within one year of the violation. The legislation emphasizes the importance of creating a safer work environment for employees in the discount retail sector, thereby contributing to overall public health and safety.