Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 406: 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.

In committee Last action October 6, 2026: Second consideration

Plain-language summary

SB 406 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on March 10, 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: Tina Tartaglione (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 6, 2026): Second consideration.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tina Tartaglione (Democratic). 15 co-sponsors.