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HB 1451 · 2026 · House · Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Committee

Workplace protections from extreme temperatures

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relative to protecting workers from extreme temperature-related injuries and fatalities in the workplace.

Requires employers to develop written plans and training programs protecting workers from heat and cold stress at extreme temperatures, mandates rest breaks and fluids, prohibits retaliation, and authorizes rulemaking for enforcement.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · March 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires employers to develop written plans and training programs to protect workers from heat and cold stress at extreme temperatures, mandates rest breaks and fluids, prohibits retaliation, and authorizes rulemaking for enforcement.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“This act shall be known and may be cited as the Workplace Extreme Temperatures Protection Standards Act.”
Section 1
“Each employer, with the assistance of the commissioner, shall develop and implement a written plan to provide necessary protections for workers at risk of heat or cold stress due to workplace apparent temperatures 80 degrees Fahrenheit and above or 15 degrees Fahrenheit and below.”
Section 3
“This plan shall include the provision of liquids and paid rest breaks in temperature-protected areas appropriate to the temperature.”
Section 3
“Each employer shall annually provide an education and training program for all employees that addresses:”
Section 3

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Chris MunsDPrime
  • Rep. Michael EdgarDDeputy Ranking Member· Public Works and Highways

Also: Rep. Erica de VriesD, Rep. Alice WadeD, Rep. Cassandra LevesqueD, Rep. Daniel LeClercD, Sen. Debra AltschillerD

Public testimony

105 signed in online · 21 wrote testimony

99% support1% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“This is a common sense bill that supports worker safety. We support making sure all Granite State workers have protections from the dangers of working in extreme heat or cold without proper safety protocols that may save lives.”
— Debrah Howes, Bow · American Federation of Teachers -NHsupports
“Please consider adopting an approach to make the hot August and June days bearable for students and teachers. I have documented heat as high as 93* on the third floor- this is something that NO one can learn or teach or work in. Thankyou.”
— Sierra Dolce, Sandownsupports
“I work in a school building where the humidity gets so bad that the floors between and students and teachers slip and fall. Students and teachers are so hot it is hard to teach and concentrate. Students are so uncomfortable they can’t focus on learning.…”
— Jessica LaFleur, Litchfieldsupports

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 3, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate12–8
    Overall
    60% yea
  • Mar 5, 2026HouseDivisionLay HB1451 on Table (Rep. Creighton)Adopted178–152
    Overall
    54% yea

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 27, 2026Public hearingHouse Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services4:48:12–4:51:333m 21slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 3, 2026Public hearingHouse Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services55:13–57:071m 54slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate — roll call; Executive Session
  • Mar 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floor7:02:26–7:06:374m 11slocated in the stream transcriptLay HB1451 on Table (Rep. Creighton) — adopted, division 178-152

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services HJ 1 P. 21
  2. Jan 27, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/27/2026 02:30 pm GP 159
  3. Feb 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  4. Feb 3, 2026HouseMajority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 12-8; RC) HC 9 P. 41
  5. Feb 9, 2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0479h
  6. Mar 5, 2026HouseLay HB1451 on Table (Rep. Creighton): MA DV 178-152 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 117

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.