2025 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

S0586: 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.

Legislative Summary

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.

Bill History

2/26/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
Senate
3/7/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2025)
Senate
3/12/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate
5/30/2025
Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2025)
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/26/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Labor and Gaming(Senate)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/26/202581.7 KB