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PA HB299
PA HB299Providing 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
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
In Committee
05/17/2023
05/17/2023
Crossed Over
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 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. The bill grants the Secretary of Labor and Industry the authority to enforce these standards, create a state plan for occupational safety and health, and promulgate related regulations. It also establishes the Pennsylvania Occupational Safety and Health Review Board to hear appeals of compliance orders and penalties. The bill imposes administrative penalties for violations, protects employees from discrimination, and authorizes the Secretary to conduct research and education programs. Overall, the bill aims to ensure public employees receive the same workplace protections as private sector employees.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (44)
Pat Harkins (D)*,
Jessica Benham (D),
Lisa Borowski (D),
Tim Brennan (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
John Galloway (D),
Roni Green (D),
Manny Guzman (D),
Jim Haddock (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Brandon Markosek (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Tom Mehaffie (R),
Dan Miller (D),
Brian Munroe (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Napoleon Nelson (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Nickolas Pisciottano (D),
Steve Samuelson (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Gregory Scott (D),
Mike Sturla (D),
Paul Takac (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Michael Zabel (D),
Last Action
Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS (on 05/17/2023)
Bill Topics
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Employment Training and Workforce Development
- ‐ Worker Safety and Protection
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