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PA HB1976

PA HB1976
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.


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Introduced
10/18/2021
In Committee
10/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

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. This act may be referred to as "Jake's Law."

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Act, which provides workplace health and safety standards for public employees in Pennsylvania. It gives the Secretary of Labor and Industry the authority to enforce these standards, establishes the Pennsylvania Occupational Safety and Health Review Board to hear appeals, allows for workplace inspections, and imposes penalties for violations. The bill is also known as "Jake's Law."

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (31)

Last Action

Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 10/18/2021)

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