Pennsylvania HB2033: An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, providing for correctional institutions; imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture; and promulgating regulations.

What the bill says

Amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, providing for correctional institutions; imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture; and promulgating regulations.

From the introduced text, November 17, 2025:

Amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, providing for correctional institutions; imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture; and promulgating regulations. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Chapter 57 of Title 3 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a subchapter to read: SUBCHAPTER D CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS Sec. 5750. Definitions. 5751. Health and safety requirements. 5752. Health and safety inspections. 5753. Rules and regulations. 5754. Construction of subchapter. § 5750. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Correctional institution." A State correctional institution or a county correctional institution. "County correctional institution." A correctional facility, prison or jail owned or operated by a county. "Federal acts." As defined under section 5722 (relating to definitions). "State correctional institution." A correctional facility, prison or jail owned or operated by the Commonwealth. § 5751. Health and safety requirements. Correctional institutions shall, at a minimum, develop and utilize local policies and procedures that are in keeping with existing State law and recognized professional standards, including the following requirements: (1) Food shall be prepared and served in a sanitary manner. (2) Food preparation areas and food distribution areas shall be maintained …

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Sponsors

• Nathan Davidson (D, 103) · primary sponsor
• David Madsen (D, 104)
• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Tarik Khan (D, 194)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• Dan Williams (D, 74)
• Darisha Parker (D, 198)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)

Latest actions

1. October 13, 2026: Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, Oct. 13, 2026
2. October 13, 2026: In the Senate
3. October 6, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 6, 2026
4. October 6, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 6, 2026 (107-96)
5. October 6, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Oct. 6, 2026
6. October 5, 2026: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 5, 2026
7. October 5, 2026: Second consideration, Oct. 5, 2026
8. September 30, 2026: Removed from table, Sept. 30, 2026
9. September 8, 2026: Laid on the table, Sept. 8, 2026
10. September 8, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Sept. 8, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HB2033, RC 1461 (October 6, 2026): 107 yea, 96 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (October 6, 2026): 22 yea, 15 nay, passed
• House Judiciary: Report Bill As Committed (June 17, 2026): 14 yea, 12 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2033?

HB2033 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, providing for correctional institutions; imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture; and promulgating regulations.

What does HB2033 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, providing for correctional institutions; imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture; and promulgating regulations.

What is the status of HB2033?

Passed one chamber as of October 13, 2026. Latest action: Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, Oct. 13, 2026 (October 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2033?

Nathan Davidson (D, 103), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2033?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2033