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Introduced
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
In Committee
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of December 12, 1986 (P.L.1559, No.169), entitled "An act providing protection for employees who report a violation or suspected violation of State, local or Federal law; providing protection for employees who participate in hearings, investigations, legislative inquiries or court actions; and prescribing remedies and penalties," further providing for definitions.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Whistleblower Law to expand the definition of "public body" to include the judicial branch, specifically the Supreme Court and other courts of the Commonwealth, as well as the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. The bill also adds a new definition for "judicial agency" to the law. The changes aim to provide whistleblower protections to employees who report violations or suspected violations of state, local, or federal law within the judicial branch of government.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (12)
Jay Costa (D)*,
Lisa Baker (R),
Jarrett Coleman (R),
Jimmy Dillon (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Nikil Saval (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Last Action
Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 01/31/2023)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
- ‐ Judicial Branch Operations
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Worker Safety and Protection
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=213 | 01/31/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0213&pn=0182 | 01/31/2023 |
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