HB1923

Providing for regulation of the meat packing and food processing industry by creating facility health and safety committees in the workplace; establishing the industry workers' rights coordinator within the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

Chamber Passed·2/4/26

Pennsylvania HB1923 regulates the meat packing and food processing industry by establishing facility health and safety committees, creating an.

Pennsylvania HB1923, known as the Meat Packing and Food Processing Protection Act, mandates the creation of facility health and safety committees in workplaces with 100 or more employees. These committees, composed of employer and employee representatives, are tasked with reducing injury risks and unsafe conditions. Employers must provide training, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and maintain records of committee activities.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 26–11 · Feb 4
Current
Labor & Industry Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

122 Yea

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76 Nay

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Calendar

Jan 28

11:30 AM

Labor & Industry (h) Hearing

History

Feb 13

Senate

Referred to Labor & Industry

Feb 4

House

Re-reported as committed

Feb 4

House

Third consideration and final passage (122-76)