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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to evaluating injury and illness data and establishing safety and health measures to protect employees of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill aims to extend protections to employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It amends the existing state law to require regulations that provide at least the same level of protection as the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) for state employees. In the absence of state regulations, the bill allows for the direct application of OSHA provisions, which can be enforced in the district court. Additionally, the bill establishes an Occupational Health and Safety Hazard Advisory Board to evaluate injury and illness data, recommend safety and health measures, and determine where additional resources are needed to protect the Commonwealth's employees. The board consists of various state officials and representatives from labor unions and a community-based health and safety organization.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5233 (on 09/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1997 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1997.pdf |
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