H4449
An Act relative to workplace safety and disclosure of violations
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve workplace safety by requiring employers to disclose certain workplace safety violations to workers and the public. It establishes a system for reporting and publicly sharing information about safety incidents, including injuries and illnesses. The goal is to increase transparency and accountability for employers regarding their safety practices. The bill also seeks to strengthen worker protections related to workplace safety.
Key provisions
- Requires employers to report specific workplace safety violations to workers and the public.
- Establishes a public database of workplace safety violations.
- Defines specific types of safety violations that must be reported.
- Creates a process for workers to file complaints about safety violations.
- Mandates employers to provide workers with information about safety hazards.
- Requires employers to investigate and address reported safety violations.
- Establishes penalties for employers who fail to comply with the reporting requirements.
Who is affected
- Employers
- Employees
- Workers
- State government (through reporting requirements)
- The public
Notable changes
- Increases transparency regarding workplace safety incidents.
- Provides workers with greater access to information about safety hazards.
- Establishes a public record of workplace safety violations.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Cosponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
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Bill H.4449 194th (Current)
An Act relative to workplace safety and disclosure of violations
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4449
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/4/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 9/4/2025 | House | New draft of H2096 |
| 9/4/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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