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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to workplace safety. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve workplace safety by requiring contractors and subcontractors bidding on government contracts over $50,000 to disclose any Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations, notices, or civil judgments against them in the past 4 years. It also allows awarding authorities to consider this safety information when determining if a contractor is responsible. Additionally, the bill requires trench excavation permit applicants to disclose any OSHA violations and any prior issues related to their trench excavation permits. The goal of the bill is to increase transparency and accountability around workplace safety compliance for government contractors.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (8)
Brian Ashe (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2372 (on 10/17/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1071 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1071.pdf |
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