Missouri HB3454 establishes whistleblower protections for public utility employees.

Missouri HB3454 amends the state's public utilities law to create protections for whistleblowers. It allows employees to report violations without fear of retaliation. The bill mandates that the Missouri Public Service Commission and the Missouri Office of the Public Counsel investigate complaints from whistleblowers. It also provides opportunities for whistleblowers to rebut denials and comment on preliminary reports. The bill ensures that whistleblowers have the same remedies as those under another section of the law. The commission is required to enforce these provisions through rules.

Missouri HB3454 establishes whistleblower protections for public utility employees.

Missouri HB3454 amends the state's public utilities law to create protections for whistleblowers. It allows employees to report violations without fear of retaliation. The bill mandates that the Missouri Public Service Commission and the Missouri Office of the Public Counsel investigate complaints from whistleblowers. It also provides opportunities for whistleblowers to rebut denials and comment on preliminary reports. The bill ensures that whistleblowers have the same remedies as those under another section of the law. The commission is required to enforce these provisions through rules.