“Virginia law paves the way for a heat illness prevention rule” (Safety+Health Magazine)
“Virginia is set to become one of the next states with a regulation on heat illness prevention.
On April 13, Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed companion bills H.B. 1092 and S.B. 288 (they have identical text). The new law directs the commonwealth’s Safety and Health Codes Board to develop a heat regulation no later than May 1, 2028 … ”
Published April 17, 2026