Bill > HB631

This bill proposes an amendment to the Pennsylvania State Constitution to establish an economic bill of rights, which would enshrine four key protections for residents: the right to a living wage sufficient to support oneself and one's family, the right to affordable and accessible healthcare that enables good physical and mental health, the right to safe and reliable transportation infrastructure, and the right to safe and healthy working conditions. The proposed amendment would require two passages by the General Assembly, followed by advertising and submission to voters at the first eligible general or municipal election. If approved, these rights would become constitutional guarantees, providing a framework for economic protections that go beyond existing state law. The bill represents a significant expansion of constitutional rights related to economic and personal well-being, potentially creating legal grounds for challenging policies or practices that infringe on these newly defined rights.

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