Personal Protective Equipment & Meatpackers
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning employee protections in the workplace.
Bill Summary:
The bill prohibits employers from making deductions from the wages or compensation of an employee for personal protective equipment.
The bill also requires an employer with 500 or more employees who are engaged in the slaughter of livestock or the rendering or packaging of meat to provide its employees reasonable access to restrooms. The division of labor standards and statistics in the department of labor and employment may fine an employer who fails to provide restroom access.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Robert Rodriguez
Senator
Julie Gonzales
Representative
Monica Duran
Representative
Matthew Martinez
Committees
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 26-160 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/21/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/10/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology |
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