SB 160: Personal Protective Equipment & Meatpackers

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act prohibits employers from making deductions from the wages or compensation of an employee for personal protective equipment. The act also requires an employer with 500 or more employees who are engaged in the slaughter of livestock or the rendering or packaging of meat to provide its employees reasonable access to restrooms. The division of labor standards and statistics in the department of labor and employment may fine an employer who fails to provide restroom access.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 50

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. June 3, 2026Governor Signed
2. May 27, 2026Sent to the Governor
3. May 26, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
4. May 26, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
5. May 6, 2026Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. May 5, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. May 4, 2026House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
8. April 30, 2026House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
9. April 27, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
10. April 27, 2026Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor
11. April 24, 2026Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
12. April 21, 2026Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

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