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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 by expanding the definition of "public body" to explicitly include bodies in the judicial branch of state government. Specifically, the bill adds language to clarify that the Supreme Court, Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, court of common pleas, minor judiciary, and other judicial bodies are considered public bodies under the law. The Whistleblower Law provides legal protections for employees who report violations of state, local, or federal laws, and this amendment ensures that employees in the judicial branch are also covered by these protections. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, which will broaden the scope of whistleblower protections to include more government employees across different branches of Pennsylvania's state government.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Labor & Industry (on 02/20/2025)
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