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NY A07896

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

7/19/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jo Simon

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Labor Law Section 740 to prohibit employers from taking retaliatory action against employees who protest or disclose violations of bribery and corruption laws
  • Expands whistleblower protections to cover disclosure of violations of Public Officers Law sections 73, 73-a, 74, 75, 76 and Penal Law sections 175.20, 175.25, 175.40, 195.20, and Article 200
  • Protects disclosures made to supervisors, public entities, or the general public regarding actions the employee reasonably believes constitute bribery or corruption violations
  • Maintains existing protections for employees who disclose other violations of law, rules, or regulations, or dangers to public health and safety
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides that an employer may not take retaliatory action against a person who protests against or discloses any bribery or attempted bribery of a public official.

Last Action

referred to labor

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor7/19/2023

Full Bill Text

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