MN SF443

Adds definitions to Minnesota whistleblower protection law: "good faith" means conduct not violating prohibited retaliation rules; "penalize" means conduct that might dissuade an employee from making or supporting a report; "report" means verbal, written, or electronic communication about actual, suspected, or planned violations of statute, regulation, or common law.

Expands whistleblower protections to cover suspected violations and planned violations in addition to actual violations of federal or state law, common law, or adopted rules.

Prohibits employers from discharging, disciplining, threatening, discriminating against, or penalizing employees for refusing to perform illegal actions when the employee informs the employer of the legal violation basis.

Adds new protection for state employees in classified service who communicate information in good faith to legislators, the legislative auditor, or constitutional officers regarding state services or their financing.

Clarifies that whistleblower protections do not authorize disclosure of data otherwise protected by law; effective the day following final enactment.