Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 280: A Resolution directing the Department of Corrections to conduct an environmental study of each State correctional institution to determine if individuals housed in each State correctional institution are being exposed to harmful, hazardous or unsanitary conditions and to ensure that individuals housed in each State correctional institution are receiving clean air and pure water.

In committee Last action October 6, 2025: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Plain-language summary

HR 280 is a resolution introduced in the Pennsylvania House on July 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A Resolution directing the Department of Corrections to conduct an environmental study of each State correctional institution to determine if individuals housed in each State correctional institution are being exposed to harmful, hazardous or unsanitary conditions and to ensure that individuals housed in each State correctional institution are receiving clean air and pure water. Primary sponsor: Emily Kinkead (Democratic). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 6, 2025): Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Emily Kinkead (Democratic). 16 co-sponsors.