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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
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  3. Senate
  4. Governor
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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.

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

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2711:30 amHouse Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative ServicesGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-02-0310:00 amHouse Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative ServicesGP 159Public hearing

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

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Documents (PDF)

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