Pennsylvania SB278 amends the definition of "public body" in the Whistleblower Law to include courts and other judicial entities.
Pennsylvania SB278 amends the Whistleblower Law by expanding the definition of "public body" to include the Supreme Court, Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, court of common pleas, minor judiciary, and other bodies in the judicial branch of state government. This change ensures that judicial entities are covered under the protections provided to employees who report violations or suspected violations of law. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.
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