Bill Status of HB 3762   104th General Assembly

Short Description:  EXTREME WORKPLACE TEMPS

House Sponsors
Rep. Edgar González, Jr., Dagmara Avelar, Norma Hernandez, Barbara Hernandez, Lilian Jiménez, Aarón M. Ortíz, Abdelnasser Rashid, Carol Ammons, Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez, Harry Benton, Sonya M. Harper, Kevin John Olickal, Rita Mayfield, Thaddeus Jones, Theresa Mah, Michael Crawford, Yolonda Morris and Emanuel "Chris" Welch

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  4/11/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
  2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
  2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
  3/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  3/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
  3/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
  3/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  3/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
  3/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
  3/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
  3/19/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 017-008-000
  3/20/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/20/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
  3/20/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/25/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
  3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  4/7/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
  4/8/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
  4/11/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  4/11/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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