The Antelmo Ramirez Heat Safety Act aims to enhance workplace safety by preventing heat-related illnesses. It establishes a new Chapter 53 in the Labor Code, which includes definitions related to heat illness, the creation of a heat illness prevention advisory board, and the requirement for the Texas Workforce Commission to adopt heat illness prevention standards. The advisory board will consist of members with expertise in heat safety, construction workers, employers, and representatives from nonprofit organizations and labor unions. The board is tasked with developing and recommending standards that protect employees from heat illness in various work environments.

The bill mandates that employers provide training on heat illness prevention standards, post notices about these standards in multiple languages, and prohibits retaliation against employees who report heat-related issues. Additionally, it imposes administrative penalties for violations, starting at $1,000 per infraction, with each day of non-compliance considered a separate violation. Employers will not be required to comply with these new regulations until June 1, 2026, allowing time for the Texas Workforce Commission to implement the necessary standards and training programs.

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