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Committee advances bill to regulate temperatures at indoor and outdoor worksites; debate limited
Summary
Senate bill 3412, sponsored by Sen. Ramos, would create mandated protections for workers at indoor and outdoor worksites related to temperature, including rest and hydration requirements; the committee reported the bill to the finance committee after brief discussion about existing law and scope.
Senate bill 3412 (Ramos), which would amend New York labor law to regulate temperatures at indoor and outdoor worksites and require protections for workers exposed to extreme heat, was advanced by the Senate Standing Committee on Labor and reported to the committee on finance after brief floor discussion.
The bill’s sponsor was called when the measure came up; the committee recorded comments from several members during the item. “Unfortunately, this is not the thermostat bill. This is the temp bill.…
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