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SD 767
Overview: SD 767, An Act promoting resilience against the heat-related impacts of climate change, proposed bill, introduced November 29, 2025.Purpose and Intent: This legislation a
Overview: SD 767, An Act promoting resilience against the heat-related impacts of climate change, proposed bill, introduced November 29, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: This legislation aims to enhance the ability of communities to withstand and adapt to the increasing frequency and severity of heat waves driven by climate change. The bill recognizes the disproportionate impact of extreme heat on vulnerable populations and seeks to implement a comprehensive strategy to improve heat resilience.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a statewide "Cool Communities" program to provide grants for the installation of cool roofs, urban tree canopy expansion, and other heat-mitigating infrastructure
- Requires the development of a state heat action plan, including the identification of high-risk areas and the creation of extreme heat emergency response protocols
- Mandates the incorporation of heat resilience considerations into state and local land use planning, building codes, and emergency management practices
- Directs the creation of a public awareness campaign to educate residents on heat-related health risks and mitigation strategies
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Residents of communities, especially low-income and elderly populations, who are most vulnerable to the health impacts of extreme heat
- State and local governments, which would need to implement the new heat resilience programs and requirements
- Businesses and developers, who would need to comply with updated building codes and land use regulations
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been introduced in the state legislature and is currently under review by the relevant committee. If passed, the state would have 12 months to establish the "Cool Communities" program and develop the heat action plan, with ongoing implementation and reporting requirements.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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