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MS SB2275

MS SB2275
State Workplace Safety and Health Office; establish under State Board of Health.

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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 71-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Empower The State Board Of Health To Establish An Office Of Workplace Safety And Health; To Regulate Occupational Health And Safety Standards In The State Of Mississippi; To Prescribe Its Powers And Responsibilities; To Amend Sections 71-1-25 And 71-1-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Empower The Office Of Workplace Safety And Health To Enforce Child Labor Laws In The State Of Mississippi; To Prescribe Its Powers And Responsibilities; To Amend Section 41-3-15, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an Office of Workplace Safety and Health within the State Board of Health to develop and implement occupational health and safety programs, provide consultation and assistance to employers and employees on safety standards, and collect statistics on work-related injuries. The bill also empowers this new office to enforce child labor laws, including inspecting workplaces that employ children and ensuring safe working conditions for them, with penalties for employers who fail to comply or provide false information. Additionally, the bill clarifies that this state office will not administer the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) but may coordinate with it, and it makes conforming changes to existing laws regarding the State Board of Health's general powers and duties.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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