HB2160

Enacting the municipal employee whistleblower act to provide statutory protections for municipal employees who report or disclose unlawful or dangerous conduct.

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Kansas HB2160 establishes legal protections for municipal employees who report or disclose unlawful or dangerous conduct.

Kansas HB2160, known as the Kansas municipal employee whistleblower act, provides statutory protections for municipal employees who report or disclose unlawful or dangerous conduct. It prohibits supervisors or appointing authorities from taking disciplinary action against employees for discussing public concerns, reporting violations of law, or disclosing malfeasance. The act also allows employees to seek legal action for violations, with potential for damages and attorney fees.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

122 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 5, 2025

9:30 AM

Senate Local Government, Transparency and Ethics Hearing

Feb 14, 2025

9:00 AM

House Local Government Hearing

History

Apr 10, 2025

House

House Reengrossed on Saturday, March 29, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

House

House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 7, 2025