An Act To Protect State Workers from Exposure to Carcinogens

CONCEPT DRAFT SUMMARY

This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.

This bill proposes to require the collection and cataloging of data on the history of public buildings regarding abatement and contaminant testing, create new standards regarding the level of contaminants allowed in public buildings, improve testing requirements and better reinforce oversight of those buildings identified as having contaminant issues. This bill also seeks to improve the ability of state workers in public buildings to raise and resolve safety concerns.