HB303

Relative to requiring the department of labor review and adopt workers' occupational safety requirements that are similar to OSHA standards.

Introduced·1/8/25
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New Hampshire HB303 mandates the Department of Labor to review and adopt occupational safety standards similar to OSHA's, excluding certain subparts.

New Hampshire HB303 requires the Department of Labor to review and adopt occupational safety standards that are at least as effective as those under federal OSHA standards, excluding subparts U, V, W, and X. The commissioner has the authority to determine the timing and priority of implementation through rulemaking. The commissioner must also review implemented standards annually and recommend any necessary statutory amendments to the legislature. The bill allows for up to six additional full-time labor inspector positions and one support position to be established.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Oct 22, 2025

10:00 AM

Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Work Session

Oct 22, 2025

10:00 AM

Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Executive Session

History

Jan 8

House

Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/08/2026 House Journal 2 P. 52

Nov 4, 2025

House

Executive Session: 10/22/2025 10:00 am GP 154

Nov 4, 2025

House

Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 10/22/2025 (Vote 17-1; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 51 P. 40