Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 288: Protection of employees; standards for heat illness prevention, report.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 288 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Protection of employees; standards for heat illness prevention, report. Primary sponsor: Lashrecse Aird (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 732 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Protection of employees; standards for heat illness prevention; Safety and Health Codes Board. Requires the Safety and Health Codes Board (the Board) to adopt regulations designed to protect workers from heat illness, as defined in the bill, during indoor and outdoor work. The bill provides that such regulations shall be enforced by the Board's existing authority. The bill directs the Board, in consultation with the Department of Labor and Industry, to develop and adopt regulations that require employers to implement heat illness prevention plans and to convene an advisory panel to assist in developing such regulations. This bill is identical to HB 1092.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lashrecse Aird | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 732 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB288)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB288ER)
- Enrolled
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB288)
- Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
- Conference report agreed to by House (62-Y 33-N 0-A)
- Conference Report released
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