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NH HB303
NH HB303Relative to requiring the department of labor review and adopt workers' occupational safety requirements that are similar to OSHA standards.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill: I. Requires state employers to adhere to OSHA-level safety standards. II. Authorizes the commissioner to adopt rules, review standards annually, and update them as needed. III. Provides for the hiring of up to 6 labor inspectors and one support staff to enforce these standards.
AI Summary
This bill requires state employers to provide a level of workplace safety that is at least as effective as standards set by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), specifically referencing certain parts of 29 C.F.R. part 1910. The Commissioner of Labor is authorized to adopt rules to implement these standards, review them annually, and update them as needed, with the goal of having them fully effective within three years. To enforce these new requirements, the bill allows for the hiring of up to six additional labor inspectors and one support staff, with the costs for these positions and related expenses to be covered by specific departmental funds, subject to approval by the legislative fiscal committee.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/08/2026 House Journal 2 (on 01/08/2026)
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