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

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 15

Prime sponsor: John Kane
Cosponsors (14): Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Jay Costa, Judith Schwank, Katie Muth, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Nick Miller, Nikil Saval, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes

Status

In committee as of May 5, 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
May 5, 2025	Senate	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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