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FL S0092
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits public officers, employees, and local government attorneys from taking adverse personnel actions (discharge, suspension, demotion, salary reduction) against employees who file ethics complaints or provide information during ethics investigations
- Creates whistleblower protections for employees who report violations of ethics standards or the state constitution to the Commission on Ethics
- Establishes a formal complaint process requiring the Commission on Ethics to investigate retaliation claims within 180 days and provide fact-finding reports to both the employer and complainant
- Provides remedies for retaliated employees including reinstatement, back pay, restored benefits, seniority rights, attorney fees, and potential injunctive relief
- Grants the Public Employees Relations Commission jurisdiction to hear appeals when the Ethics Commission terminates an investigation without the employer implementing corrective action, effective January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Employee Protections
Last Action
CS/CS by Rules read 1st time
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/14/2026
Ethics and Elections12/11/2025
Full Bill Text
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