Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 446 — Relating to workplace heat illness prevention, including the creation of a heat illness prevention advisory board; imposing administrative penalties; providing a private cause of action.

Last action — Left pending in subcommittee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to workplace heat illness prevention, including the creation of a heat illness prevention advisory board; imposing administrative penalties; providing a private cause of action.

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Action History

  1. Left pending in subcommittee

  2. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee

  3. Committee substitute considered in s/c

  4. Considered by s/c in public hearing

  5. Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .

  6. Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker

  7. Read first time

  8. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (173)

173 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 446 do?
Relating to workplace heat illness prevention, including the creation of a heat illness prevention advisory board; imposing administrative penalties; providing a private cause of action.
Who sponsors HB 446?
HB 446 is sponsored by Ray Lopez, Ramon Romero, Jr., Lulu Flores, Thresa "Terry" Meza, James Talarico, Armando Walle, Shelley Luther, John Bryant, Vikki Goodwin, Penny Morales Shaw, and Gene Wu.
What is the current status of HB 446?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 446?
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