Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
StatePennsylvaniaReferred
SB 1422: An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, further providing for definitions and for prohibited acts.
Camera Bartolotta
SB 1422 status: Referred — Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs (updated Aug 10, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
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Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
The bill updates statewide definitions and prohibited acts regarding food handling, impacting all food-related businesses and regulatory oversight in Pennsylvania.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential for clearer industry regulatory standards
Risks
- Possible compliance costs for food providers
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Improved clarity in food safety laws
- Potential for better consumer safety protections
Risks
- None identified from abstract
Technology Industry
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Potential compliance burdens for small food operators are unknown
Analysis scope
Analysis based on summary only; full text not reviewed
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Where it stands
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