Creates Code Red alert pilot program to shelter at-risk individuals during certain hot weather and air quality events.
This bill establishes a 3-year pilot program requiring counties to create "Code Red" alert systems for extreme heat or poor air quality events. It directly affects at-risk individuals (defined as those living outdoors or in poorly insulated settings) by mandating counties to coordinate cooling centers, outreach plans, and transportation through municipal and social service partners. Alerts trigger when the National Weather Service issues a heat advisory or air quality index reaches 151, with counties reporting program outcomes to the State Office of Emergency Management by the 30th month. The program expires after three years, with counties eligible for reimbursement of administrative costs. (Note: Bill was withdrawn January 13, 2026, as it was incorporated into P.L.2025, c.297.)
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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2 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tennille McCoy
DDemocratic
P
Yvonne Lopez
DDemocratic
Co
Annette Quijano
DDemocratic
Co
Cody Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Gabe Rodriguez
DDemocratic
Co
Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
Co
Heather Simmons
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Danielsen
DDemocratic
Co
Shama Haider
DDemocratic
Co
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
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