Burlington Representative Bob Hooper has stepped down from his role on the House Government Operations and Military Affairs Committee following allegations of sexual harassment. The decision was made after a review by the House Sexual Harassment Prevention Panel, which found that Hooper breached the chamber’s harassment policies.

House Speaker Jill Krowinski provided this information in a memo circulated to all members of the House. In the memo, Krowinski expressed support for the individual who made the complaint and urged respect for their privacy during this sensitive time. The exact details regarding the specific allegations and the individual involved remain confidential.

Hooper, who became a member of the House in 2018, will not take on any other committee assignments during this legislative session. It has not yet been confirmed whether he plans to resign from his seat in the House entirely.

A confidential agreement regarding the case was reportedly established after the panel’s investigation.