HB 1272: Extreme Temperatures Worker Protections
HB 1272 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Jun 4, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe act requires the division of labor standards and statistics (division) in the department of labor and employment (CDLE), on or before January 15, 2027, to begin collecting data concerning temperature-related injury or illness or temperature-related emergencies at worksites and to:Develop a platform on CDLE's websit...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Enhanced data collection on workplace heat hazards
- Framework for climate-resilient labor practices
Risks
- No immediate mandatory environmental standards for worksites
Economy
Benefits
- Potential for long-term health cost savings
- Standardized guidance aids employer compliance planning
Risks
- Small administrative costs to the state
- Uncertain future regulatory burden on employers
Society
Benefits
- Improved worker safety and health transparency
- Public health-informed workplace guidance
Risks
- Benefits dependent on future adoption of model plans
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Future implementation of model plans may create tension regarding voluntary versus mandatory employer compliance
Analysis based on abstract; full legislative text not reviewed
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