2007 Senate Bill 759

Revise health care worker whistleblower law details

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 11, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Deborah Cherry (D-26)

To revise the definition of the health care facilities covered under the state law that extends “whistleblower” protections to workers who report unsafe conditions. The bill would substitute the broad term “health services employer” for the various specific facilities now listed in the law (such as hospitals).

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy