Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3995: An Act to protect workers from extreme temperatures
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3995 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on April 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to protect workers from extreme temperatures. Primary sponsor: Jim O'Day (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5180.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3995) of James J. O'Day and Tara T. Hong relative to heat or cold stress. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim O'Day | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Worcester |
| Tackey Chan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Norfolk |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Mindy Domb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Hampshire |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Paul Feeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| David LeBoeuf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Worcester |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Steve Ultrino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33rd Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5180
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development