Occupational Safety and Health Amendments
HB 50 increases civil penalties for workplace safety violations in Utah by adjusting maximum fine amounts under Utah Code § 34A-6-307. It raises the maximum penalty per violation from $13,653 to $16,131, with higher amounts for serious violations ($11,518-$161,323) and repeat offenses (up to $161,323). The bill directly affects employers who fail to comply with occupational safety standards, particularly those with serious or repeated violations. This amendment, effective May 7, 2025, adjusts penalty levels without adding new safety requirements or enforcement mechanisms.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Signed Feb 28, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill increases civil penalties for occupational safety and health violations in Utah, raising maximum fines from $13,653 to $16,131 for general violations and from $136,532 to $161,323 for willful violations. The changes also adjust minimum fines for willful violations and clarify language regarding serious violations and court judgments.
ENFORCEMENT
Increased maximum civil penalty for general violations from $13,653 to $16,131
Increased maximum civil penalty for serious violations from $13,653 to $16,131
Increased minimum civil penalty for willful violations from $9,753 to $11,518
Increased maximum civil penalty for willful violations from $136,532 to $161,323
Increased maximum daily penalty for continuing violations from $13,653 to $16,131
Increased maximum civil penalty for posting requirement violations from $13,653 to $16,131
TECHNICAL
Removed redundant word 'it' in definition of serious violations
Corrected grammar in court judgment language from 'shall have' to 'has'
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
32
Key actions
7
Committee
3
Feb 28, 2025
Signed into law
Governor Signed
executive
Feb 10, 2025
Legislature · Passed
House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
legislature
Feb 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
lower
Feb 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate/ committee report favorable
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
upper
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
Senate/ to standing committee
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
House/ passed 3rd reading
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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