SB 820
Whistleblower Protection Fund Act
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- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Whistleblower Protection Fund Act to encourage reporting of unethical or illegal activities within clinical inpatient medical treatment centers, office-based, medication-assisted treatment programs, and opioid treatment programs. The fund will be supported by legislative appropriations, donations, grants, and other sources. The Office of the Inspector General will administer the fund and conduct a public awareness campaign to promote whistleblowing and available protections.
Key provisions
- Creates the Whistleblower Protection Fund within the State Treasury.
- Identifies sources of funding for the fund, including legislative appropriations, donations, and grants.
- Requires the Office of the Inspector General to administer the fund and develop a public awareness campaign.
- Mandates the Office of the Inspector General to provide an annual report to the Health Committee detailing campaign activities and report outcomes.
- Authorizes the fund to support advertising efforts promoting the reporting of unethical practices.
- Specifies that the fund is an interest-bearing account.
- Defines the types of facilities subject to the fund's protections.
- Establishes an effective date immediately upon passage.
Who is affected
- Healthcare Providers (Clinical Inpatient Medical Treatment Centers, Office-Based, Medication-Assisted Treatment Programs, and Opioid Treatment Programs)
- Patients receiving care in those facilities
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