A bill for an act relating to disclosure to the general assembly of information concerning nongovernmental employers and providing remedies.

HF 465 protects Iowa employees who disclose information about potential law violations or serious safety risks directly to state legislators. It prohibits private employers from stopping employees from making such disclosures, requiring employees to notify the employer first, or retaliating (like firing or demoting) them for doing so. The bill ensures these disclosures remain confidential and allows affected employees to sue employers for damages, reinstatement, or other relief if retaliated against. Exceptions include disclosures already forbidden by law or when employees use deception to gain employment with harmful intent.