Bill Status of HB 2476   103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  FACILITY TEMP CONTROL ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy, Dagmara Avelar and Kimberly Du Buclet

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the State-funded Facilities Temperature Control Act. Provides that by May 1, 2025, all State-funded facilities shall have permanent cooling and dehumidification equipment capable of maintaining a room temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit, or 24 degrees Celsius, and 50% relative humidity in all habitable spaces, toilet rooms, and public corridors, when: the outdoor temperature is 84 degrees Fahrenheit, or 28.9 degrees Celsius, or higher; or the heat index reaches or exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit, or 26.7 degrees Celsius. Provides that the owner or operator of the State-funded facility shall provide and maintain all fixed cooling systems. Provides that fans that do not produce refrigerated air shall not be considered cooling systems. Defines terms. Effective January 1, 2024.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/15/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  2/15/2023HouseFirst Reading
  2/15/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/21/2023HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  3/6/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  3/9/2023HouseTo Special Issues Subcommittee
  3/10/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  3/10/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
  1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die

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