SB120

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

Introduced·1/30/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB120 establishes the municipal employee whistleblower act to protect municipal employees from retaliation for reporting unlawful or dangerous.

Kansas SB120 enacts the municipal employee whistleblower act, providing legal protections for municipal employees who report or disclose unlawful or dangerous conduct. The act prohibits supervisors or appointing authorities from taking disciplinary action against employees for discussing public concerns, reporting violations, or disclosing dangers to public health or safety. It also mandates that municipalities post a copy of the act in accessible locations.

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Where it stands

Current
Local Government, Transparency and Ethics Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 13, 2025

9:30 AM

Senate Local Government, Transparency and Ethics Hearing

History

Feb 13, 2025

Senate

Senate Hearing: Thursday, February 13, 2025, 9:30 AM Room 142-S

Jan 31, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics

Jan 30, 2025

Senate

Senate Introduced