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This bill amends the Whistleblower Law by expanding the definition of "public body" to explicitly include judicial agencies. Specifically, the bill adds a new definition for "judicial agency," which encompasses the Supreme Court, other Commonwealth courts, and any entity or office within the unified judicial system under Pennsylvania's Constitution. The bill also modifies the existing definition of "public body" by inserting a new subsection that specifically lists judicial agencies as a type of public body. This means that employees of judicial agencies would now be explicitly protected under the Whistleblower Law, which safeguards employees who report violations or suspected violations of state, local, or federal laws. The change aims to clarify and broaden the scope of employee protections to include workers in the judicial branch of government. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

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