Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
What it does
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.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 406/04/2025 Senate read and passedPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 206/02/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2025)Minor
- Jun 206/02/2025 Committee recommends passageMinor
- May 3005/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2025)
- Mar 1203/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Mar 703/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2025)
- Feb 2602/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and GamingIntroduced
- Jun 406/04/2025 Senate read and passedPassed Senate