Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7966
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE EXTREME TEMPERATURE WORKER PROTECTION ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Sanchez (Democratic)
- Morales (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires employers to protect workers from extreme heat and cold by implementing safety plans, providing paid rest breaks, shade or warmth, drinking water, and protective equipment, ensuring training, and recordkeeping.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 30, 2026 · Legislature
03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 26, 2026 · Legislature
03/26/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor