NY·Bill·2017 Regular Session
S 5604
Establishes a nuclear whistleblower access and assistance program to promote public health and safety
Introduced 2017-04-20Last action 2018-01-03 — REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Sponsor
KRUEGER
Cosponsors
HAMILTONSERRANO
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Died in Senate committee
The 2017 Regular Session ended on 2018-12-31. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive nuclear whistleblower access and assistance program in New York State to enhance safety at both public and private nuclear power plants. The program, to be created by the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority in consultation with federal and state agencies, would provide toll-free hotlines for employees and contractors to report safety concerns confidentially, offer legal advice about whistleblower rights, and connect concerned individuals with neutral consultants. The legislation strengthens protections against retaliation for nuclear facility employees who report safety issues, requires investigation of reported concerns, and empowers both whistleblowers and the Attorney General to take legal action to enforce these protections without first exhausting administrative remedies.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2017-2018
Full Bill Text
http://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2017/S5604