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Committee advances domestic‑worker labor protections after debate over cost
Summary
The House Labor Committee reported a proposed substitute to House Bill 23‑55 out of committee with a 6–3 vote after supporters said it would extend protections and remedies to many domestic workers and opponents cited a roughly $2.5 million fiscal note.
The House Labor Committee on executive session reported a proposed substitute to House Bill 23‑55 out of committee with a due‑pass recommendation after a 6–3 roll call.
Kelly Leonard, staff to the committee, told members the bill would establish labor protections for domestic workers separate from the minimum wage act, extend protections to certain workers who sleep or reside at their employment, and allow workers to seek remedies by filing administrative complaints with the Department…
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