Protections for Worker Safety
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Stage
- Session ended
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- House
- Sponsors
- +18
- Latest action
- May 13
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Done)
Floor (Current step)
Law (Needs attention)
What it does
Section 1 of the bill requires an employer to ensure the employer's workplace is free from recognized hazards, as interpreted consistent with the federal occupational safety and health administration's interpretation of the general duty clause of the 'Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970' (OSH Act) as of September 1, 2025. Additionally, employers have the general duty to:Ensure that each workplace is constructed, equipped, arranged, operated, and conducted as to provide reasonable and adequate protection to the lives, health, and safety of all individuals employed or working in the workplace; andComply with standards for workplace health and safety adopted by rule by the division of…
What moved
Who is involved
- Elizabeth VelascoLead sponsor
- Katie WallaceLead sponsor
- Manny RutinelLead sponsor
- Brianna TitoneCo-sponsor
- Chad CliffordCo-sponsor
- Emily SirotaCo-sponsor
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
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