Tennessee HB1313 aligns state occupational safety and health penalties with federal OSHA standards.

Tennessee HB1313 amends the state's occupational safety and health laws to change the maximum penalties for violations from a fixed dollar amount to the maximum penalty allowed by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This change applies to various sections of the Tennessee Code, including Sections 50-3-404(a), 50-3-405(a), 50-3-405(b), and 50-3-406. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to prohibited conduct occurring on or after that date.

Tennessee HB1313 aligns state occupational safety and health penalties with federal OSHA standards.

Tennessee HB1313 amends the state's occupational safety and health laws to change the maximum penalties for violations from a fixed dollar amount to the maximum penalty allowed by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This change applies to various sections of the Tennessee Code, including Sections 50-3-404(a), 50-3-405(a), 50-3-405(b), and 50-3-406. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to prohibited conduct occurring on or after that date.