Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities; changing the amount of a civil penalty.
What changed between versions
Civil penalty amount increased from $50 to $200 per person per day for violations of migrant labor housing regulations.
New sections added for complaint submission, remediation timelines, and procedures for handling complaints regarding migrant labor housing facilities.
New section prohibiting retaliation against workers who file complaints or provide information about violations.
New section requiring the department to provide educational materials to both workers and facility operators about their rights and obligations.
New provision requiring relocation of workers if remediation would take longer than 30 days for serious violations.
New timeline requirements established, including 30-day remediation periods for serious violations and 31-day periods for certain complaints.
Penalties collected are deposited to the general revenue fund and may only be appropriated to the department for enforcement purposes.
