SB 0224 Contains "Whistleblower Protection For Disclosure of Quality of Health Care Information
Sponsor:Maxwell
LR Number:S0046.01I Fiscal Note:0046-01
Committee:Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action:01/29/97 - Hearing Conducted S Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Comm. Journal page:
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Effective Date:August 28, 1997
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Current Bill Summary

SB 224 - An entity contracting with a health professional cannot discipline or refuse to renew a contract because a helth professional reported a violation of law or mismanagement to a governmental body. In an action under this act, a prevailing plaintiff may be awarded an amount of at least actual damages plus attorney fees.
JAMES KLAHR