MA H1802

Bill

MA H1802

Relative to the reporting of certain violations

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill aims to encourage the reporting of certain violations by providing whistleblowers with a financial incentive and legal protections. It amends the state's laws to allow individuals who report suspected violations of specified labor and housing laws to receive 10% of any proceeds recovered, as long as their report substantially contributes to the prosecution of the violation. The bill also prohibits employers from penalizing employees for reporting violations or assisting with related investigations. Additionally, it requires enforcement agencies to protect the identity of whistleblowers unless disclosure is necessary for a public proceeding.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Leonard Mirra (R)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1802

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1802
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1802.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3393	Relative to increasing the fine for handicap parking violations for city/town implementation and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act	Accompanied a study order, see H4966	Similar To
H3520	To clarify penalties for violations occurring while driving with a hardship license	No further action taken	Similar To
H4844	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1224	Establishing collective bargaining rights for TNC drivers	Accompanied a study order, see S2918	Similar To
S2288	Authorizing the town of Marblehead to amend Chapter 37 of the Acts of 2004: Parking Violations in the Town of Marblehead	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
S42	Relative to increasing city of Gloucester parking fines	New draft substituted (Tarr), see S2978	Similar To
S463	Relative to corporate accountability for political spending	Accompanied a study order, see H5026	Similar To
S976	Relative to probation violations	Accompanied S1057	Similar To

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