Bill > HB1030

This bill designates Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of Pennsylvania, highlighting the deep connection between the Hershey Company and the state. The bill provides extensive context about the significance of Hershey's Kisses, noting that over 70 million are produced daily in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and the candy has been an iconic product since 1907. The legislation emphasizes the company's economic impact, including supporting the state's dairy industry, providing thousands of family-sustaining jobs, and attracting over 3.2 million tourists annually to Hershey's Chocolate World. The bill also celebrates the legacy of Milton Hershey, recognizing how the company's mission to "bring more moments of goodness to the world" has positively impacted communities. Hershey's Kisses are symbolically linked to Pennsylvania's nickname, "The Keystone State," and the candy will remain the official state candy as long as the Hershey Company maintains its headquarters in Pennsylvania. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, formally recognizing the cultural and economic importance of Hershey's Kisses to the Commonwealth.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1030