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SD 2367

An Act allowing for airline catering to be considered covered employees

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Lydia Edwards

SD 2367: An Act allowing for airline catering to be considered covered employees OverviewBill Number: SD 2367 Title: An Act allowing for airline catering to be considered covered

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Bill Summary · SD 2367

SD 2367: An Act allowing for airline catering to be considered covered employees

Overview

Bill Number: SD 2367
Title: An Act allowing for airline catering to be considered covered employees
Status: House concurred
Introduced: February 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of this bill is to expand the definition of "covered employees" under existing labor laws to include workers in the airline catering industry. The intent is to provide these workers with the same labor protections and benefits afforded to other types of employees, recognizing the important role they play in the aviation sector.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the definition of "covered employee" in relevant labor statutes to explicitly include workers employed by airline catering companies
  • Requires airline catering companies to comply with minimum wage, overtime, and other labor standards that apply to covered employees
  • Grants airline catering workers the right to organize and collectively bargain, just as other covered employees can
  • Mandates that airline catering companies provide their workers with benefits such as health insurance and paid time off

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Airline catering workers would gain access to important labor protections and benefits they currently lack
  • Airline catering companies would face new compliance requirements and potentially higher labor costs
  • Airlines that contract with catering companies may see some cost increases passed on to them
  • Consumers could see modest increases in airline ticket prices to offset the higher catering costs

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill has already passed the state Senate and is currently under consideration in the House. If the House concurs, it will move to the governor's desk for signature. If signed into law, the new provisions would take effect 90 days after enactment, giving airline catering companies time to adjust their operations and labor practices.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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