AZ HB2266

Establishes worker protections during public health emergencies, prohibiting employers from discriminating, taking adverse action, or retaliating against workers who raise reasonable health and safety concerns related to the emergency.

Prohibits employers from requiring workers to sign agreements that limit disclosure of workplace health and safety information related to public health emergencies, with any such contracts declared void and unenforceable.

Protects workers who voluntarily wear personal protective equipment that exceeds employer-provided equipment if recommended by public health agencies and does not prevent job performance.

Creates administrative enforcement through the Department of Labor with civil penalties of at least $100 per day for violations, and allows workers to pursue civil court action for relief including reinstatement, back pay, compensatory damages, and punitive damages up to $10,000.

Establishes a whistleblower enforcement mechanism allowing workers to bring civil actions on behalf of the state with penalties of $100-$1,000 per violation, with 75% of proceeds to the state and 25% to the whistleblower.