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A new bill aims to protect Florida state workers and contractors from retaliation for reporting ethics violations.

The measure was drafted by Sen. Don Gaetz in collaboration with the Florida Commission on Ethics.

If retaliation is found, the complainant could be entitled to lost wages, reinstatement, and attorney fees.

A north Florida lawmaker wants to shield state workers and contractors from retaliation when they report ethics violations, including the misuse of public money, conflicts of interest and abuses of authority.

Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, drew on his three years as a member of the Florida Commission on Ethics and collaborated with that commission’s staff to draft his bill ( SB 92).

The measure aims to protect people from costly financial reprisals

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