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Introduced
10/11/2017
10/11/2017
In Committee
01/18/2018
01/18/2018
Crossed Over
10/26/2017
10/26/2017
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Senate bill No. 2167, as amended by the Senate, as changed by the
AI Summary
This bill further defines standards of employee safety in the state of Massachusetts. It amends the state's existing laws to require public employers to provide public employees with at least the same level of protection as the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). The bill also establishes an occupational health and safety hazard advisory board to evaluate data, recommend safety measures, and monitor the effectiveness of safety programs for public employees. The state's Department of Labor is directed to promulgate regulations to enforce the new requirements, including establishing protocols for public employees to submit safety concerns.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 44 of the Acts of 2018 (on 03/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3952 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3952.pdf |
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