Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3454: Creates provisions relating to public utilities employees' whistleblower protections
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 386, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to public utilities employees' whistleblower protections. Section A. Chapter 386, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 386.1150, to read as follows: 386.1150. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms (2) "Public counsel", the Missouri office of the public counsel; (3) "Public utility", the same as defined in section 386.020; (4) "Protected person", an employee of a public utility who has reported to the proper authorities an unlawful act, serious misconduct that violates pub.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 386, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to public utilities employees' whistleblower protections. Section A. Chapter 386, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 386.1150, to read as follows: 386.1150. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms (2) "Public counsel", the Missouri office of the public counsel; (3) "Public utility", the same as defined in section 386.020; (4) "Protected person", an employee of a public utility who has reported to the proper authorities an unlawful act, serious misconduct that violates public policy, or any other violation promulgated by a statute, rule, regulation, or any other provision of law by a public utility; or an employee of a public utility who refused to carry out a directive by the public utility that if completed would be a violation of a law, rule, or regulation of the commission. "Protected person" includes any person serving on a board of directors; any person serving in leadership roles, such as an executive, manager, supervisor, or any employee, applicant, former employee, or contractor subject to the authority of the commission. 2. The commission and public counsel shall each designate counsel to stand as ombudsman who shall accept any complaint or information provided by a protected person as to any act or omission …