This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.932, subdivision 1, to enhance whistleblower protections for public employees. It prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for various actions, including reporting violations of laws, participating in investigations, refusing unlawful orders, and reporting healthcare quality concerns. The bill specifically adds a new provision that protects public employees who report gross mismanagement or waste of funds to various authorities, including employers, governmental bodies, law enforcement officials, and members of the legislature.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous language that limited protections to employees in the classified service of state government who communicated information related to state services. The updated language broadens the scope of protected disclosures, ensuring that all public employees are safeguarded when they report misconduct or mismanagement. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting whistleblowers while maintaining the confidentiality of data protected by law.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 181.932