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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the reporting of certain violations and the protection of whistleblowers, so-called. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to provide protections for whistleblowers who report certain violations, such as violations of laws related to affordable housing, income taxes, wages and hours, and workplace safety. The bill allows whistleblowers who substantially contribute to the prosecution of a violation to receive 10% of the proceeds recovered from the enforcement action. The bill also prohibits employers from penalizing employees for seeking their rights or reporting a violation, and it establishes penalties for employers who retaliate against whistleblowers.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3113 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3113.pdf |
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