On Feb. 27, 2025, UTA LEG governor approved bill HB 50, effective on May 7, 2025.
On Feb. 7, UTA LEG passed bill on penalties for employer citations.
UTA LEG passed HB 50 amending penalties related to occupational health and safety.
Bill Provisions
Department may assess civil penalties against employer who received citation under Utah labor code's occupational safety and health actUTA LEG 34A-6-302.
Bill increased certain civil penalties, assessing $16,131 for each cited violation, $16,131 for each cited serious violation, and $161,323 for each cited willful violation.
Legislative History
On Jan. 15, 2025, bill introduced into House; on Jan. 27, 2025, bill passed the House.
On Jan. 27, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 7, 2025, bill passed the Senate.
Effectiveness
Bill takes effect on May 7, 2025.
Feb. 27, 2025 UTA LEG Governor Approval
On Feb. 27, 2025, UTA LEG governor approved bill HB 50, effective on May 7, 2025.
Regulators
UTA LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Bill, 2/27/2025; Bill, HB0050, 2/7/2025; Citation: UTA LEG 34A-6-302;
