Pennsylvania HB2812: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for healthy outdoor public grounds; and imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Agriculture.

What the bill says

Amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for healthy outdoor public grounds; and imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Agriculture.

From the introduced text, September 30, 2026:

Amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for healthy outdoor public grounds; and imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Agriculture. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a chapter to read: CHAPTER 58A HEALTHY OUTDOOR PUBLIC GROUNDS Subchapter A. Preliminary Provisions B. Oversight SUBCHAPTER A PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Sec. 58A01. Scope of chapter. 58A02. Findings and declarations. 58A03. Definitions. § 58A01. Scope of chapter. This chapter relates to the promotion of a healthy environment that protects the public from the risks of toxic herbicides by prohibiting their use on public grounds. § 58A02. Findings and declarations. The General Assembly finds and declares as follows: (1) Large numbers of Pennsylvanians seek exercise, recreation and access to natural beauty in the public grounds throughout this Commonwealth. (2) It is imperative that public grounds be free of toxic substances, which have been shown in scientific studies to cause disease and compromise immune systems. (3) Healthy, sustainably and organically managed soils increase organic nutrients and soil microorganisms, allowing grasses and other desirable plants to out-compete other plant species over time, ultimately resulting in a reduction of weeds and pests. (4) Implementation of …

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Sponsors

• Darisha Parker (D, 198) · primary sponsor
• Carol Kazeem (D, 159)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Tarik Khan (D, 194)
• Christopher Rabb (D, 200)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
• Maureen Madden (D, 115)
• Kristine Howard (D, 167)
• La'Tasha Mayes (D, 24)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)

Latest actions

1. September 30, 2026: Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION, Sept. 30, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2812?

HB2812 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for healthy outdoor public grounds; and imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Agriculture.

What does HB2812 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for healthy outdoor public grounds; and imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Agriculture.

What is the status of HB2812?

In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION, Sept. 30, 2026 (September 30, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2812?

Darisha Parker (D, 198), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2812?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2812