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SB2501Introduced in the Senate

EXTREME WORKPLACE TEMPS

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Robert Peters, District 13

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Workplace Extreme Temperature Safety Act. Provides that the Director of Labor shall adopt rules to establish excessive heat and excessive cold standards. Sets forth temporary excessive heat and excessive cold standards. Provides that, on or before January 1, 2026, the Director shall establish by rule an occupational temperature-related illness and injury prevention plan. Sets forth provisions concerning retaliation; violations; penalties; and enforcement of the Act.

Where it stands

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

April 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

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