A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled “Michigan occupational safety and health act,” by amending the title and sections 4, 13, 14, 14a, 14e, 14f, 14j, 14n, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 41, 45, 46, 52, 54, 55, 56, 63, 65, and 91 (MCL 408.1004, 408.1013, 408.1014, 408.1014a, 408.1014e, 408.1014f, 408.1014j, 408.1014n, 408.1024, 408.1027, 408.1028, 408.1029, 408.1030, 408.1031, 408.1033, 408.1035, 408.1036, 408.1037, 408.1041, 408.1045, 408.1046, 408.1052, 408.1054, 408.1055, 408.1056, 408.1063, 408.1065, and 408.1091), the title as amended by 1986 PA 147, sections 4, 35, and 36 as amended by 2024 PA 17, section 14 as amended by 2020 PA 143, sections 14a, 14e, 14f, 14j, 24, 31, 54, and 63 as amended by 2012 PA 447, section 14n as amended by 1991 PA 105, section 33 as amended by 1996 PA 87, and section 55 as amended by 1993 PA 197; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
SB 49 updates Michigan's workplace safety laws to align with federal standards, consolidates enforcement, mandates compliance with safety regulations, introduces penalties for violations, and enhances education and training programs, funded by employer assessments while SB 50 adjusts the criminal code to reflect the enhanced fines.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Labor
Reported without amendment
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Reported without amendment
1. Amend page 27, line 12, after “(1)” by striking out the balance of the line through “The” on line 19 and inserting “A citation for a violation of this act must not be issued under this section after the expiration of 6 months following the occurrence of the violation. If a citation is issued, the”.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 20 to 15 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
