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HB 2139

An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, further providing for definitions and for prohibited acts.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marla Brown and 18 co-sponsors

HB 2139 modifies Pennsylvania food protection law definitions and prohibited acts, though specific changes require full bill text review to assess consumer and agricultural impacts.

Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
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Bill Summary · HB 2139

Legislative bill overview

HB 2139 amends Pennsylvania's agricultural code regarding food protection by modifying definitions and prohibited acts under Title 3. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available information, making it difficult to assess the exact scope of changes being proposed to food safety regulations.

Why is this important

Food protection laws directly affect consumer safety, agricultural business operations, and regulatory enforcement across the state. Changes to definitions and prohibited acts can significantly impact how food producers, processors, and retailers must operate, potentially affecting compliance costs and food safety standards.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in available details: Without knowing the specific definitional changes or newly prohibited acts, stakeholders cannot adequately assess whether the bill strengthens or weakens food safety protections
  • Agricultural vs. consumer interests: Amendments favoring agricultural producers might reduce regulatory burden but could raise public health concerns, or vice versa
  • Enforcement and compliance costs: Depending on the changes, businesses may face new compliance requirements or relief from existing ones, creating winners and losers in the agricultural sector

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

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