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Introduced
09/04/2025
09/04/2025
In Committee
09/04/2025
09/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to workplace safety and disclosure of violations
AI Summary
This bill introduces new workplace safety disclosure requirements for government procurement contracts and trench excavation permits. For procurement contracts exceeding $100,000, contractors must now disclose any Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations, notices, decisions, or civil judgments related to workplace safety violations within the past two years. Awarding authorities will be required to consider these disclosures when determining whether a contractor is a responsible source. The bill mandates that contractors update this information every six months and that subcontractors also disclose similar safety violation information. For trench excavation permits, applicants must now provide written disclosure of any serious, willful, or repeat OSHA citations, as well as information about prior permit suspensions, revocations, fines, or site shutdowns. The goal of these provisions is to increase transparency about workplace safety records and give government agencies more information to assess the safety practices of potential contractors and permit holders, ultimately promoting safer work environments and holding companies accountable for safety violations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 09/04/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4449 |
BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4449.pdf |
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