HB 470

An Act providing for meal breaks or rest periods for employees; and imposing penalties.

In committee Last action February 4, 2025: Referred to Labor & Industry

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 17

Prime sponsor: Kristine Howard
Cosponsors (16): Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, Danielle Friel Otten, Elizabeth Fiedler, G. Roni Green, Jose Giral, Kyle Donahue, La'Tasha Mayes, Malcolm Kenyatta, Melissa Cerrato, Michael Schlossberg, Rick Krajewski, Robert Freeman, Tarik Khan

Status

In committee as of February 4, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
February 4, 2025	House	Referred to Labor & Industry

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Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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