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HD 3027

An Act to protect children in extreme temperatures

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Kate Hogan

Massachusetts bill requiring schools and youth facilities to restrict children's outdoor exposure and manage indoor temperatures during dangerous heat or cold conditions.

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Bill Summary · HD 3027

Legislative bill overview

HD 3027 establishes protections for children exposed to extreme temperatures, likely requiring schools, childcare facilities, or other youth-serving institutions to modify operations during dangerous heat or cold conditions. The bill aims to prevent heat-related illnesses, hypothermia, and other temperature-related harms to minors by setting standards for outdoor activity restrictions or indoor climate control.

Why is this important

Children are physiologically more vulnerable to extreme temperatures than adults, with higher risks of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and cold-related injuries. As climate change increases frequency of extreme weather events, explicit legal protections create enforceable standards rather than leaving decisions to individual institutions, potentially preventing hospitalizations and fatalities.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Schools and childcare facilities may face expenses upgrading HVAC systems, outdoor shade structures, or indoor facilities to comply with temperature standards
  • Operational flexibility: Mandatory temperature thresholds could restrict athletic programs, outdoor education, and recess in ways some argue reduce children's resilience and activity levels
  • Definitional ambiguity: The bill's specific temperature triggers, humidity considerations, and exemptions (if any) for athletic competitions or special events could create enforcement disputes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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