# Families of Victims Who Died From Heat in Prison Fight to Prevent More Deaths

> A recent article highlights the push for Adrienne’s Act in California, which would mandate cooling systems and heat-relief protocols in state prisons following the 2024 heat-related death of incarcera…

**Published**: 2026-06-09
**Source**: https://gps.press/gps-news/families-of-victims-who-died-from-heat-in-prison-fight-to-prevent-more-deaths/
**Author**: Georgia Prisoners' Speak

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A recent article highlights the push for Adrienne’s Act in California, which would mandate cooling systems and heat-relief protocols in state prisons following the 2024 heat-related death of incarcerated woman Adrienne Boulware. The bill, which has passed committee stages, would require the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to implement plans for cooled living quarters, shade structures, and emergency response…