MA H1521

Bill

MA H1521

Relative to the reporting of certain violations

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the reporting of certain violations and the protection of whistleblowers, so-called. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the General Laws to provide whistleblower protections and financial incentives for individuals who report suspected violations of certain laws related to wages, taxes, workers' compensation, and other employment-related issues. Specifically, the bill allows individuals who report such violations and contribute to the successful prosecution of the violation to receive 10% of the proceeds recovered. The bill also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report violations or assist with investigations, and provides penalties for employers who do so.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Leonard Mirra (R), Matt Muratore (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1521

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1521
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1521.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1091	Modify the safe drivers insurance plan relative to minor violation	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H1112	Relative to moving vehicle violations	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H1330	Relative to speed limitations near waste or recycling collection vehicles	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H2960	Relative to increasing the fine for handicap parking violations for city/town implementation and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H3069	To clarify penalties for violations occurring while driving with a hardship license	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H3297	Relative to violent protection order violations	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H5081	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1090	Establishing collective bargaining rights for TNC drivers	Accompanied a new draft, see S2778	Similar To
S841	To raise the cap for tort liability for charitable organizations	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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