Landscapers get cheaper insurance if workers take safety classes

Provides an insurance premium reduction for landscape businesses whose employees complete a safety course for the landscape industry.

Introduced· 2025-01-23

Who's it for

Who's it for: Landscaping Businesses

What it means for you

8/10Helps you

Good for everyday people ·

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This bill would give landscaping companies a ten percent discount on their workers' compensation insurance if half their employees finish a safety course.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Landscaping is a tough, physical job where people can easily get hurt. This bill is a smart way to keep workers safe. Instead of just forcing new rules, it offers a reward. If a company makes sure its workers get proper safety training, the company saves money on insurance. It is a win for the workers and the small businesses that hire them.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Defines a landscaping business as one that works on lawns, gardens, or trees.
Requires insurance companies to offer a 10 percent discount on workers' compensation premiums.
To get the discount, at least half of the company's workers must finish a 10-hour safety course.
The safety course must be approved by the government.
Companies can apply for this discount every single year.