Arizona 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: In Committee 9 D cosponsors

SB 1465 — employment; labor relations; occupations; leave

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.

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This bill establishes heat illness prevention standards for employers, requiring them to provide water, shade, training, and emergency response measures.

  • Section 23-207

    Heat illness prevention; private right of action; rules; definitions A. THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA SHALL ADOPT RULES ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR EVERY INDUSTRY THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY HEAT ILLNESS AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION THAT ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT EMPLOYEES FROM HEAT ILLNESS WHILE ENGAGED IN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR WORK. THESE STANDARDS APPLY TO ALL INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT AND TO ALL EMPLOYERS THAT FALL WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH. THE COMMISSION SHALL CREATE SPECIFIC STANDARDS FOR THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRIES:...

    This section mandates the Industrial Commission to create heat illness prevention standards across various industries.

  • Section 23-207

    B. STANDARDS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION MUST REQUIRE EACH EMPLOYER TO PROVIDE POTABLE WATER AND ACCESS TO FACILITIES AS FOLLOWS:...

    Employers must provide adequate drinking water and restroom access to employees.

  • Section 23-207

    C. STANDARDS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION SHALL REQUIRE EACH EMPLOYER TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO SHADE OR A CLIMATE-CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT AS FOLLOWS:...

    Employers must ensure access to shade or a climate-controlled environment for employees working in high temperatures.

  • Section 23-207

    E. STANDARDS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION SHALL REQUIRE EACH EMPLOYER TO PROVIDE REST PERIODS THAT RANGE IN DURATION FROM FIFTEEN TO FORTY-FIVE MINUTES PER HOUR, DEPENDING ON THE WORKPLACE TEMPERATURE AND WORKER ACTIVITY LEVEL.

    Employers are required to provide regulated rest periods based on temperature and activity level.

  • Section 23-207

    J. THE RULES ADOPTED BY THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:...

    The commission must establish rules that include building requirements for work environments related to heat illness prevention.

  • Section 23-207

    F. STANDARDS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION SHALL REQUIRE EACH EMPLOYER TO IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES...

    Employers are required to implement emergency response procedures for heat illness situations.

  • Section 23-207

    I. IN ADOPTING STANDARDS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA SHALL CONSIDER CRITERIA RELATING TO RECOMMENDED STANDARDS FOR OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO HEAT AND HOT ENVIRONMENTS ESTABLISHED BY A NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH.

    The commission must consider national guidelines when adopting heat exposure standards.

  • Section 23-207

    G. STANDARDS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION SHALL REQUIRE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO BEGIN EMPLOYMENT IN HIGH-HEAT ENVIRONMENTS...

    Employers are required to acclimatize new employees gradually to high-heat environments over a specified period.

  • Section 23-207

    H. STANDARDS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION SHALL REQUIRE EACH EMPLOYER TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE TRAINING TO EMPLOYEES AND SUPERVISORS...

    Employers must provide comprehensive training for employees and supervisors on heat illness risks and responses.

  • Section 23-405

    ...

    This section was amended as part of the overall changes related to heat illness prevention.

  • Section 23-1302

    Section 23-1302 is repealed

    Section 23-1302 is removed from the statutes.

  • Section 23-1501

    ...

    This section was amended furthering regulations in employment as part of the bill.

  • Title 32, Chapter 48

    BY ADDING ARTICLE 3; RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.

    An entire new article is added to address employment issues, including heat illness standards.

Action History

  1. Senate Second Reading

  2. Senate First Reading

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1465?
SB 1465 is sponsored by Betty J Villegas (Democrat), Sarah Liguori (Democrat), Oscar De Los Santos, Priya Sundareshan (Democrat), Analise Ortiz (Democrat), Catherine Miranda (Democrat), Denise “Mitzi” Epstein (Democrat), Eva Diaz (Democrat), Flavio Bravo (Democrat), and Lauren Kuby (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1465?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
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