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PA SB695

PA SB695
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 providing for public health emergency protections for workers.


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Introduced
05/19/2021
In Committee
05/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act 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 providing for public health emergency protections for workers.

AI Summary

This bill provides for regulation of the meat packing and food processing industry by creating facility health and safety committees in the workplace, establishing an industry workers' rights coordinator within the Department of Labor and Industry, and providing for public health emergency protections for workers. Key provisions include mandating worker safety training, requiring paid sick time, establishing facility health and safety committees, and requiring employers to adopt infectious disease exposure prevention plans during public health emergencies.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 05/19/2021)

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