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IN HR0063
Resolution
Status
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Rhonda Rhoads
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AI Summary
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Urges the legislative council to establish an interim study committee to examine whistleblower protection adequacy for nursing home employees under IC 22-5-3 and IC 16-28-9
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Notes that the Attorney General has indicated current statute does not provide adequate whistleblower protections for nursing home employees
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Identifies that no employer has been prosecuted under IC 22-5-3-3 and the state department of health has never investigated complaints under IC 16-28-9-3, raising questions about statute effectiveness and employee awareness
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Directs the committee, if established, to operate under legislative council direction and issue a final report as directed by the council
Legislative Description
Urging a study committee on whistle blower protection.
Last Action
First reading: adopted voice vote
4/27/2011