Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 889 — HEALTHCR WORKR WHISTLBLOWR

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 93rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules

  3. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules

  4. Postponed - Labor & Commerce

  5. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Carol Ronen

  8. Assigned to Labor & Commerce

  9. Referred to Rules

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Carol Ronen

Sponsors

  • Carol Ronen · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Carol Ronen

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

healthcare labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 889 do?
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.
Who sponsors SB 889?
SB 889 is sponsored by Carol Ronen.
What is the current status of SB 889?
This bill died with 93rd 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 889?
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