Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1923: An Act providing for regulation of the meat packing and food processing industry by creating facility health and safety committees in the workplace; establishing the industry workers' rights coordinator within the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

Passed one chamber Last action October 7, 2026: First consideration

Plain-language summary

HB 1923 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on October 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for regulation of the meat packing and food processing industry by creating facility health and safety committees in the workplace; establishing the industry workers' rights coordinator within the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties. Primary sponsor: Jim Haddock (Democratic). It lists 27 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 7, 2026): First consideration.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jim Haddock (Democratic). 27 co-sponsors.