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PA HB2033
Bill
Status
11/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nathan Davidson
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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