The proposed bill establishes a new section, 448.112, in the Florida Statutes focused on heat illness prevention for employees working outdoors. It mandates that employers in industries such as agriculture, construction, and landscaping implement an outdoor heat exposure safety program approved by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Department of Health. The bill outlines specific responsibilities for employers, including providing training on heat illness, ensuring access to drinking water, and maintaining shaded areas for employees during high-heat conditions. It also defines key terms related to heat illness and outlines the requirements for training programs for both employees and supervisors.

Additionally, the bill specifies that employers must ensure a sufficient quantity of cool drinking water is readily accessible and that employees take recovery periods during high-heat conditions. It requires annual training on heat illness for employees and supervisors, covering topics such as environmental and personal risk factors, signs and symptoms of heat illness, and the employer's safety program. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in conjunction with the Department of Health, is tasked with adopting rules to implement these provisions, including training programs and compliance certification. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.