BILL · 1991–92 SESSION

SB 5871: Citizen complaint retaliatn

Discouraging retaliation for citizen complaints about apparently improper actions.

Summary

  • Defines "retaliation" for purposes of the act. Provides that a person who suffers retaliation may report the conduct of the employer to the state human rights commission. Provides for injunctions and other civil remedies.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 27, 1991
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Phil Talmadge (D-34)
Introduced
February 27, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 1992

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Phil Talmadge (D-34)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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