Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 709: An Act providing for violence prevention committees in health facilities, for duties of committees, for workplace violence reporting requirements and for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing fines and administrative penalties.

In committee Last action May 5, 2025: Referred to Labor & Industry

Plain-language summary

SB 709 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on May 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for violence prevention committees in health facilities, for duties of committees, for workplace violence reporting requirements and for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing fines and administrative penalties. Primary sponsor: John Kane (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): Referred to Labor & Industry.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Kane (Democratic). 14 co-sponsors.