HB303 Relative to requiring the department of labor review and adopt workers' occupational safety requirements that are similar to OSHA standards.
Relative to requiring the department of labor review and adopt workers' occupational safety requirements that are similar to OSHA standards.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Would add compliance costs for some employers but reduce workplace injury costs for workers and insurers.
Your Community
Better workplace safety protections save lives and reduce injuries for NH workers, particularly in construction and manufacturing.
Your Freedom
Adds regulatory requirements on employers while protecting workers' safety and health.
Status
Full Committee Work Session: 10/13/2026 10:00 am GP 229
Sponsor
Brian Sullivan (D)
The Short Version
Would require NH to adopt workplace safety standards similar to OSHA, addressing the fact that NH is one of the few states without a state OSHA plan. Referred to interim study.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Workers in dangerous occupations
- ▲ Families of workers
- ▲ Workers' compensation system
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Employers facing new compliance requirements
- ▼ Small businesses with limited safety resources
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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