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S2320Introduced in the Senate

Requires employers to protect employees from extreme temperatures through rest breaks, PPE, training, and equipment, and mandates quarterly supervisor training, to recognize and mitigate heat- and cold-related risks.

IntroducedSenate Labor and Gaming

Introduced by Louis Dipalma, District 12

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HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH - Requires employers to protect employees from extreme temperatures through rest breaks, PPE, training, and equipment, and mandates quarterly supervisor training, to recognize and mitigate heat- and cold-related risks.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 4, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Be held for further study · March 4, 2026

8

Yes

0

No

1

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9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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