StatePennsylvania

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 BartolottaReferred

SB 1422 status: Referred — Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs (updated Aug 10, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

Pennsylvania is updating its food safety laws. This bill changes some legal definitions and clarifies what is considered illegal when it comes to food handling and safety. It is currently being debated in the state Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

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
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Potential compliance burdens for small food operators are unknown

Limitation

Analysis based on summary only; full text not reviewed

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs

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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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