HB 1255 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for workers' rights.

HB 1255 proposes a constitutional amendment to Pennsylvania's Constitution, adding Section 30 to guarantee employees the right to organize, bargain collectively over wages and working conditions, and protect workplace safety. It specifically prohibits laws that interfere with these rights, including bans on union membership as a condition of employment. The amendment must pass both legislative chambers and then be approved by Pennsylvania voters at the next qualifying election. This would establish a constitutional right affecting all Pennsylvania workers and employers, not just current labor laws.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 17, 2025 Last action Apr 17, 2025
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Apr 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Labor & Industry
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1 primary · 49 co-sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Elizabeth Fiedler
Elizabeth Fiedler
DDemocratic
PA
184
Co
Photo of Abigail Salisbury
Abigail Salisbury
DDemocratic
PA
34
Co
Photo of Arvind Venkat
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
PA
30
Co
Photo of Ben Sanchez
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
PA
153
Co
Photo of Ben Waxman
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
PA
182
Co
Photo of Bob Freeman
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
PA
136
Co
Photo of Brian Munroe
Brian Munroe
DDemocratic
PA
144
Co
Photo of Carol Hill-Evans
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
PA
95
Co
Photo of Chris Pielli
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
PA
156
Co
Photo of Dan Deasy
Dan Deasy
DDemocratic
PA
27
Co
Photo of Dan Frankel
Dan Frankel
DDemocratic
PA
23