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This bill directs the Maine Department of Labor to submit a comprehensive report about an indoor air quality (IAQ) advisory group by December 3, 2025. Specifically, the report will detail the findings of an advisory group convened in 2024 by the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Standards, which was tasked with providing guidance to the Board of Occupational Safety and Health about indoor air quality issues that extend beyond the current standards set by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). After receiving the report, the Joint Standing Committee on Labor will have the option to propose related legislation during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature. The bill aims to explore potential improvements or additional regulations concerning workplace indoor air quality that go beyond existing federal standards, potentially addressing health and safety concerns in work environments.

Labor and Employment

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1407&snum=132