GA HB1071

Requires employers to implement heat illness prevention programs by January 1, 2027 (small businesses and large employers) or January 1, 2028 (micro-businesses, seasonal businesses, and nonprofits), including written plans, free water access, shaded rest areas, mandatory paid rest breaks, and employee training

Defines "extreme heat environment" as heat index exceeding 80°F or Wet Bulb Globe Temperature above 78.8°F, with tiered precautions for "initial" (80°F) and "dangerous" (90°F) heat index triggers

Authorizes civil penalties of up to $2,500 per violation, or up to $5,000 if the employer knew or should have known of the violation, with enforcement through random workplace inspections and complaint investigations

Directs the Department of Labor to launch a public awareness campaign, provide multilingual compliance materials and templates on its website, and establish a grant program for rural county employers

Mandates annual reporting to the legislature beginning December 31, 2027, with data on heat-related emergency room visits, workers' compensation claims, and occupational deaths disaggregated by region, industry, and employer type