CA AB2499

Requires the Division of Occupational Safety and Health to submit occupational safety regulations specific to California prison workers by July 1, 2027, including heat illness prevention standards triggered at 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit

Establishes the Climate Justice in Prisons Emergency Response Act, mandating CDCR implement interim relief measures during excessive weather events by April 1, 2027, including access to potable water, ice, cooling spaces, and work modifications

Creates a Temperature Monitoring and Data Transparency Pilot Program in at least 3 prisons by July 1, 2027, requiring continuous temperature monitoring with weekly data reporting to the Office of Inspector General, Legislature, and the public

Requires CDCR to submit a phased climate resilience infrastructure plan by January 1, 2028, including cost estimates for HVAC upgrades, shade structures, and air filtration systems, with scenarios that consider prison closures as a compliance strategy

Prohibits using this act to justify constructing new prisons or reopening closed facilities, and requires CDCR to treat prison closures as a primary strategy for achieving compliance before making major capital investments