Florida Governor DeSantis Outlaws Local Heat Protections for Outdoor Workers

Florida joins Texas in banning local heat protections for outdoor workers as Governor Ron DeSantis signs House Bill 433, which prohibits local governments from requiring heat protection for outdoor workers. The law, effective July 1, restricts city and county governments from setting heat exposure requirements not already required under state or federal law. Critics argue that the legislation undermines worker safety and leaves Florida more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, while supporters claim it protects businesses from being put out of business.