SB 278 — An Act amending the act of December 12, 1986 (P.L.1559, No.169), known as the Whistleblower Law, further providing for definitions.

PRINTER'S NO.   231

                     THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



                        SENATE BILL
                        No. 278
                                                  Session of
                                                    2025

     INTRODUCED BY MASTRIANO, BROWN AND STEFANO, FEBRUARY 20, 2025

     REFERRED TO LABOR AND INDUSTRY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025


                                    AN ACT
 1   Amending the act of December 12, 1986 (P.L.1559, No.169),
 2      entitled "An act providing protection for employees who
 3      report a violation or suspected violation of State, local or
 4      Federal law; providing protection for employees who
 5      participate in hearings, investigations, legislative
 6      inquiries or court actions; and prescribing remedies and
 7      penalties," further providing for definitions.
 8      The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
 9   hereby enacts as follows:
10      Section 1.    The definition of "public body" in section 2 of
11   the act of December 12, 1986 (P.L.1559, No.169), known as the
12   Whistleblower Law, is amended by adding a paragraph to read:
13   Section 2.   Definitions.
14      The following words and phrases when used in this act shall
15   have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
16   context clearly indicates otherwise:
17      * * *
18      "Public body."    All of the following:
19          * * *
20          (2.1)    The Supreme Court, Superior Court, Commonwealth
21      Court, court of common pleas, minor judiciary or other body
1     in the judicial branch of State government.
2         * * *
3     Section 2.    This act shall take effect in 60 days.




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