Bill > A03527

This bill establishes the "Temperature Extreme Mitigation Program (TEMP) Act", which creates comprehensive heat protection standards for employees in specific industries such as agriculture, construction, landscaping, food service, warehousing, and transportation. The bill requires employers in these covered industries to provide workers with access to hydration, shade, preventative breaks, and medical monitoring when temperatures reach or exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Employers must also provide personal protective equipment, ensure adequate vehicle air conditioning, and develop written heat mitigation plans. The legislation mandates that employers provide training about heat illness, display educational materials in multiple languages, and prohibits retaliation against employees who report heat-related workplace issues. The bill requires employers to maintain records of heat-related illnesses, face penalties of at least $50 per day for non-compliance, and allows the creation of a worker hotline for reporting violations. The underlying motivation is to address the significant health risks posed by extreme heat, which in New York City annually results in approximately 450 heat-related emergency department visits, 150 hospital admissions, and up to 10 direct heat-stroke deaths, with an additional 350 deaths exacerbated by heat-related conditions.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3527