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PA HB631

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Isaacson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Section 30 to Article I of the Pennsylvania Constitution, establishing an "economic bill of rights" with four guaranteed rights for citizens

  • Guarantees the right to a living wage sufficient to reasonably support oneself and one's family

  • Establishes rights to affordable and accessible health care, including the opportunity to achieve good physical and mental health

  • Provides for the right to safe, efficient, and reliable transportation infrastructure, as well as safe and healthy working conditions

  • Requires passage by the General Assembly in two consecutive sessions, followed by a statewide ballot referendum for voter approval under Article XI procedures

Legislative Description

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for an economic bill of rights.

Last Action

Referred to Commerce

2/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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