Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

SB 638 — An Act amending the act of December 12, 1986 (P.L.1559, No.169), known as the Whistleblower Law, further providing for remedies and for enforcement.

Last action — PN 0781 Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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This bill extends the time limit for civil actions under the Whistleblower Law from 180 days to two years.

  • Section 4(a)

    [180 days] → two years

    The time frame for bringing a civil action for whistleblower violations is increased significantly.

Action History

  1. PN 0781 Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 244 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (244)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 638?
SB 638 is sponsored by Anthony H. Williams (Democratic), Jay Costa (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Katie J. Muth (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Vincent J. Hughes (Democratic), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), and Brewster.
What is the current status of SB 638?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 638?
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