HB 1272: Extreme Temperatures Worker Protections

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act requires the division of labor standards and statistics (division) in the department of labor and employment (CDLE), on or before January 15, 2027, to begin collecting data concerning temperature-related injury or illness or temperature-related emergencies at worksites and to:Develop a platform on CDLE's website where users can provide information about occurrences of temperature-related injury or illness or temperature-related emergencies;Obtain from the department of public health and environment (CDPHE) data that CDPHE has collected through its syndromic surveillance program regarding occurrences of heat-related injury or illness or heat-related emergencies; andCollect similar data from the division of workers' compensation and the Center for Improving Value in Health Care.     On or before July 1, 2028, the act requires the division to develop a model temperature-related injury and illness prevention plan (TRIIPP) that thereafter must be made available on CDLE's website. Additionally, the act requires the division to review and update the model TRIIPP at least every 5 years and grants the division authority to adopt rules necessary to implement the act.     $76,651 is appropriated from the general fund to the department for use by the division.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 37

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. June 4, 2026Governor Signed
2. June 3, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
3. June 3, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
4. June 3, 2026Sent to the Governor
5. May 13, 2026Senate Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
6. May 13, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. May 13, 2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
8. May 11, 2026Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
9. May 11, 2026Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
10. May 7, 2026Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Appropriations
11. May 5, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
12. May 5, 2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

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