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ID H0583

ID H0583
Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding adverse action by an employer and to provide a limit on certain damages.


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Introduced
03/02/2020
In Committee
03/16/2020
Crossed Over
03/09/2020
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/20/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

PROTECTION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES -- Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding adverse action by an employer and to provide a limit on certain damages.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to revise a provision regarding adverse action by an employer against an employee who, in good faith, communicates the existence of governmental waste or a violation of law. The bill also provides a limit on certain damages that may be awarded in an action brought by an employee under this law. Specifically, the bill limits the amount of noneconomic damages that can be awarded and prohibits punitive damages against governmental entities and their employees.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Ways and Means Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2020 Session Law Chapter 295 Effective: 07/01/2020 (on 03/20/2020)

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