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HF23 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Whistleblower definitions provided, and whistleblower protections for public employees modified.

Related bill: SF475

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill is about strengthening the protections for public employees who act as whistleblowers. It amends existing Minnesota laws to ensure that employers cannot retaliate against employees in various ways—like firing, disciplining, or discriminating against them—if they report violations or suspected violations of laws or regulations. Specifically, the protections cover employees who report illegal activities, refuse to obey illegal orders, report concerns about healthcare safety, or communicate truthful information about public services. The bill aims to make it safer for public employees to report issues that might harm the public or involve misuse of public funds without fearing negative consequences at work.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 13, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
February 06, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toState Government Finance and Policy
February 10, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
March 13, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 13, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
March 13, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
February 17, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toWorkforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
February 17, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 20, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 24, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
March 06, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt
March 06, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
March 06, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
March 10, 2025HouseFloorActionAmended
March 10, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading as amended
March 10, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed as amended
March 10, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Inclusion of protections for employees communicating findings of scientific or technical studies.",
        "Provisions for classified state government employees communicating information regarding state services."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies whistleblower protections for public employees under section 181.932.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified situations under which employee reports are protected."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "181.932"
  }
]

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