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PA HB1255
PA HB1255A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for workers' rights.
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Introduced
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
In Committee
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for workers' rights.
AI Summary
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to enshrine workers' rights in the Pennsylvania Constitution. Specifically, the amendment would establish fundamental rights for employees to organize, form labor unions, and collectively bargain with employers regarding wages, hours, working conditions, and workplace safety. The proposed amendment would prohibit the Pennsylvania legislature from passing any laws that would interfere with, negate, or diminish workers' rights to organize and negotiate employment terms. This includes preventing laws that would prohibit union membership agreements as a condition of employment. The bill outlines a two-step process for constitutional amendments, requiring passage by the General Assembly, followed by public advertising by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and ultimately submission to voters at a qualifying general or municipal election for final approval.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (49)
Elizabeth Fiedler (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Tim Brennan (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Gina Curry (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Nathan Davidson (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Sean Dougherty (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
John Inglis (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Joe McAndrew (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Dan Miller (D),
Brian Munroe (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
James Prokopiak (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Abigail Salisbury (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Greg Scott (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Mandy Steele (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Joe Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to Labor & Industry (on 04/17/2025)
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