An Act establishing the office of the public whistleblower advocate; relating to whistleblower protections; establishing the public whistleblower award fund; and relating to the jurisdiction of the superior court over whistleblower actions.

Summary

The bill establishes a Public Whistleblower Advocate and an award fund to support whistleblowers. It extends retaliation protections to medical assistance provider employees and state employees who report wrongdoing, and places whistleblower lawsuits in the superior court. The changes also pause the three‑year filing deadline while a complaint is under review.

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