2019 House Bill 5051

Expand state asbestos abatement regulations and requirements

Introduced in the House

Oct. 8, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Bill Sowerby (D-31)

To modify details of the sanctions authorized by the state occupational health and safety law for asbestos-related violations by an employer.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

Nov. 5, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Judiciary with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 16, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

July 22, 2020

Passed in the House 91 to 17 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 23, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Environmental Quality