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Senate adopts state-level workplace safety bill amid disputes over private enforcement and costs
Summary
House Bill 10-54, which would codify a state worker-safety enforcement mechanism if federal OSHA protections are rolled back, passed after votes on amendments that would have limited private enforcement and linked state action to wholesale repeal of federal OSHA; opponents warned of litigation and business costs.
House Bill 10-54, a measure designed to preserve and enforce workplace-safety protections at the state level amid federal regulatory changes, passed the Colorado Senate after extended debate and multiple floor amendments on May 8.
Senator Wallace, supporting the bill, said it would ensure Coloradans maintain a right to a safe workplace and enable both public and private…
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