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Introduced
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public officers and employees, so as to revise provisions regarding whistleblowers; to broaden the scope of persons who may report information to public employers; to expand the definition of the term "retaliation"; to extend the statute of limitations regarding public employer retaliation; to provide for a misdemeanor offense for violations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Georgia Anti-Corruption Act, aims to strengthen whistleblower protections in the state. It broadens the scope of who can report information about fraud, waste, and abuse to public employers, and expands the definition of "retaliation" to include actions against independent contractors and other individuals, not just public employees. The bill also extends the statute of limitations for reporting retaliation and creates a misdemeanor offense for violations. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance transparency and accountability in Georgia's public sector.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Viola Davis (D)*,
Karla Drenner (D)*,
Becky Evans (D)*,
Billy Mitchell (D)*,
Kim Schofield (D)*,
Sandra Scott (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/16/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/197383 | 02/11/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59563 | 02/11/2021 |
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