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PA HB2033

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nathan Davidson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish food safety and health requirements for state and county correctional institutions, including sanitary food preparation, proper storage, and mandatory head/hair covers and gloves for food handlers

  • Requires at least one supervisory food service employee at each correctional facility to be certified in food safety and sanitation, with documented training required for any uncertified persons in charge

  • Grants the Department of Agriculture authority to enter and inspect correctional institutions, obtain food samples for analysis, and publish inspection reports on its public website

  • Mandates interagency coordination between the Department of Agriculture, Department of Health, Department of Environmental Protection, and Department of Corrections when inspections reveal food-related illness or safety threats

  • Requires drinking water at correctional institutions to comply with the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act standards; act takes effect in 60 days

Legislative Description

In food protection, providing for correctional institutions; imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture; and promulgating regulations.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

11/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary11/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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