Bill > HB2925

This bill amends the Illinois Whistleblower Act to expand protections for employees who report potential legal violations or safety hazards. The bill broadens the scope of whistleblower protections by explicitly covering past, current, and future activities, and extends these protections to disclosures about an employer or a third party. Employees are now safeguarded from retaliation when they report potential violations of municipal, county, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations, or when they identify substantial and specific dangers to employees, public health, or safety. The bill protects employees who disclose information to public bodies, government or law enforcement agencies, or internal supervisors and board members. Additionally, the bill protects employees who refuse to participate in activities they believe in good faith would violate laws or regulations. While the government summary mentions changes to damages, the provided XML text does not explicitly detail the specific compensatory damages modifications. The bill aims to strengthen whistleblower protections by providing more comprehensive legal safeguards against workplace retaliation for employees who act in good faith to report potential wrongdoing or safety concerns.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2925&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104