HB77

In food protection, further providing for definitions, providing for food allergy awareness and further providing for powers of department.

Chamber Passed·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB77 updates food safety regulations, including food allergy awareness and food code definitions.

Pennsylvania HB77 amends food safety regulations by updating the definition of "potentially hazardous food" to align with the 2022 Food Code from the United States Food and Drug Administration. It also mandates that retail food facility proprietors display food allergy awareness posters and inform customers about allergens. The Department of Agriculture is required to review and publish updates to the Food Code. This act takes effect 60 days after enactment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 150–52 · Feb 5, 2025
Current
Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jan 28, 2025

9:10 AM

Agriculture And Rural Affairs (h) Hearing

History

Feb 20, 2025

Senate

Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Feb 5, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Feb 5, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (150-52)