SB 889

Abstract

Creates the Healthcare Worker Whistleblower Protection Act. Prohibits an employer from taking retaliatory action against an employee because the employee (i) discloses or threatens to disclose to a supervisor, a collective bargaining agent, a private accreditation body, or a public body an activity, policy, or practice of the employer or agent that the employee, in good faith, reasonably believes constitutes improper quality of patient care or (ii) objects to or refuses to participate in any activity, policy, or practice of the employer or agent that the employee, in good faith, reasonably believes constitutes improper quality of patient care. Provides that the employee and the Attorney General may bring a civil action against an employer for retaliatory personnel actions. Lists types of relief the court may order.