Relating to workplace heat illness prevention, including the creation of a heat illness prevention advisory board; imposing administrative penalties; providing a private cause of action.

HB 446 creates new workplace heat illness prevention standards for employers in hot environments, directly affecting workers (especially in outdoor or high-heat occupations like construction and agriculture) and their employers. The bill establishes a state advisory board to develop prevention guidelines, imposes administrative penalties for violations, and allows workers to sue employers directly if heat safety rules are ignored. Key provisions include mandatory employer training, equipment requirements for extreme heat, and a legal pathway for workers to seek compensation without relying solely on state enforcement. The bill aims to reduce heat-related injuries by setting clear, enforceable safety requirements.