WASHINGTON [3.16.22] – U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) announced that their bipartisan legislation to make credit unions safer for employees and members has been signed into law. The Credit Union Employee and Member Safety Act would simplify the expulsion process for credit union members who harass or assault credit union employees, steal from a credit union, or engage in other major violations of credit union rules.
“It's unacceptable that Minnesota credit union employees have had to endure harassment, theft, or violence by members,” said Sen. Smith. “Right now, expelling members who seek to harm credit unions and their employees is a time consuming and burdensome process, leaving staff, members and the credit union itself at risk of further harm. I’m proud of our work to pass this legislation and ensure burdensome procedures no longer stand in the way of members’ safety.”
“This is common sense,” said Sen. Sasse. “Credit Unions provide important services to Nebraskans, and we needed this update so that credit union employees can carry out their work unimpeded and members have confidence in their safety.”
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