The bill proposes amendments to section 3-3102, which pertains to agricultural safety. The current law establishes the scope of the chapter to regulate the safety and health of workers exposed to pesticides and other safety and health issues not covered by the industrial commission under title 23, chapter 2, article 10, or any responsibilities required under the approved plan of the industrial commission in accordance with the United States Department of Labor.

The new bill language seeks to clarify the reference to the legal authority by specifying the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-596; 84 STAT. 1590) and removing the vague reference to "section 18 of federal." This change aims to provide a clearer legal framework for the regulation of agricultural worker safety and health, particularly concerning pesticide exposure and areas not governed by the industrial commission.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-3102