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This bill establishes the "Whistleblower Protection Fund Act" to encourage individuals to report unethical or illegal activities in clinical inpatient medical treatment centers, medication-assisted treatment programs, and opioid treatment programs without fear of retaliation. The Act creates a special, interest-bearing fund within the State Treasury, to be administered by the Office of the Inspector General, which will be used to support advertising and public awareness campaigns promoting the reporting of such practices. Funding for this "Whistleblower Protection Fund" will come from legislative appropriations, donations, federal or state grants, and any other available sources. The Inspector General will be responsible for developing and implementing a public awareness campaign, which may include advertisements, informational materials, and social media outreach, and will provide an annual report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health detailing campaign activities, the number of reports received, and their outcomes.

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