An Act to enforce laws protecting worksite safety

This bill (SD 1739) prohibits construction contractors from shifting liability for safety violations through contract terms. It makes any clause in a construction contract that tries to transfer responsibility for safety-related claims, fines, or damages (due to the contractor’s breach of safety duties) invalid and unenforceable. The law directly affects construction companies and contractors who enter contracts requiring them to maintain safe workplaces. Key provisions require contractors to bear their own liability for safety failures, rather than passing it to others via contracts. This ensures accountability for workplace safety under existing laws.