HB2925 - 104th General Assembly

WHISTLEBLOWER ACT
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Bob Morgan
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
740 ILCS 174/15
740 ILCS 174/20
740 ILCS 174/30
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Whistleblower Act. Prohibits retaliation by an employer or third party related to a past, current, or future activity that the employee has a good-faith belief violates a municipal, county, State, or federal law, rule, or regulation or poses a substantial and specific danger to employees, public health, or safety. Changes the damages an employee may receive for violations of the Act to include compensatory damages.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan
2/06/2025 House First Reading
2/06/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/04/2025 House Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
3/12/2025 House To Constitutional & Family Law Subcommittee
3/21/2025 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee