Employees, Employers - As introduced, changes the maximum penalty amount from $7,000 for each violation by an employer of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972, and from $70,000 for each willful and repeated violation of the act, to the maximum penalty allowed by the federal occupational safety and health administration. - Amends TCA Title 50, Chapter 3, Part 4.

HB 1313 changes Tennessee's penalties for employer violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act by aligning them with federal OSHA maximums instead of fixed amounts. It replaces the current $7,000 maximum penalty per violation and $70,000 for willful/repeated violations with the highest federal penalty allowed by OSHA. This bill directly affects Tennessee employers who violate workplace safety laws, as their potential fines will now adjust based on federal standards rather than set state limits. The changes apply to violations occurring on or after July 1, 2025, if the bill becomes law. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 50, Chapter 3, Part 4.