Michigan HB6442: Labor: health and safety; occupational health standards related to exposure to work in hot environments; require director to promulgate. Amends 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1001 - 408.1094) by adding sec. 14s.

What the bill says

To amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," (MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding section 14s.

From the introduced text, October 28, 2026:

A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," (MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding section 14s. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 14s. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, the director shall promulgate occupational health standards regarding employees who are exposed to heat or work in hot environments that include, but are not limited to, all of the following: (a) A requirement for employers to create and implement a plan to prevent injury or illness related to exposure to heat or work in hot environments, including, but not limited to, an emergency response plan. (b) A requirement for heat monitoring for both indoor and outdoor work. (c) Certain requirements that are triggered when temperatures reach an initial level based on the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Index and additional requirements that are triggered when temperatures reach a level that is hotter than the initial level, as determined by the director. The requirements under this subdivision must include, but are not limited to, water and rest breaks. The duration and frequency of the water and rest breaks must be correlated to certain temperature levels based on the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Index (d) A requirement for employers to observe employees for signs and symptoms of injury or illness related to exposure …

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Sponsors

• Rheingans, Carrie (D, 47) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. October 28, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 10/28/2026
2. October 28, 2026: referred to Committee on Government Operations
3. October 28, 2026: read a first time
4. October 28, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. Carrie Rheingans

Common questions

What is HB6442?

HB6442 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Labor: health and safety; occupational health standards related to exposure to work in hot environments; require director to promulgate. Amends 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1001 - 408.1094) by adding sec. 14s.

What does HB6442 do?

In its own words: To amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," (MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding section 14s.

What is the status of HB6442?

In committee as of October 28, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 10/28/2026 (October 28, 2026).

Who sponsored HB6442?

Rheingans, Carrie (D, 47).

Where is the official record for HB6442?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6442