HB308

Providing for workplace health and safety standards for public employees; providing for powers and duties of the Secretary of Labor and Industry; establishing the Pennsylvania Occupational Safety and Health Review Board; providing for workplace inspections; and imposing penalties.

Chamber Passed·4/9/25

Pennsylvania HB308 establishes workplace health and safety standards for public employees.

Pennsylvania HB308, known as the Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Act, sets workplace health and safety standards for public employees. It mandates the Secretary of Labor and Industry to enforce these standards, conduct inspections, and issue compliance orders for violations. The act also establishes the Pennsylvania Occupational Safety and Health Review Board to handle appeals from compliance orders. Employers must maintain records of work-related injuries and illnesses and inform employees of their rights.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 111–92 · Apr 9, 2025
Current
Labor & Industry Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

23 Yea

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14 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 5, 2025

10:00 AM

Labor And Industry (h) Hearing

History

Apr 30, 2025

Senate

Referred to Labor & Industry

Apr 9, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Apr 9, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (111-92)