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Introduced
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 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, amends the state's laws regarding whistleblower protections. It broadens the scope of who can report information about fraud, waste, and abuse in state programs, expands the definition of "retaliation" to include actions against independent contractors and other individuals, and extends the statute of limitations for filing a retaliation claim. The bill also creates a misdemeanor offense for violations of the whistleblower protections. These changes aim to strengthen accountability and transparency in Georgia's government operations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Viola Davis (D)*,
Karla Drenner (D)*,
Billy Mitchell (D)*,
Kim Schofield (D)*,
Sandra Scott (D)*,
Rhonda Taylor (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/28/2023)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
- ‐ Government Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64807 | 02/24/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/215885 | 02/24/2023 |
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