Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 16 D cosponsors

HB 2812 — 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.

Last action — Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION, Sept. 30, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

In plain language

This bill bans toxic herbicides on public grounds in Pennsylvania.

The bill aims to promote healthy outdoor public spaces by prohibiting synthetic herbicides on publicly owned lands. It mandates organic land management practices to protect public health.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill provides for healthier public spaces by eliminating the use of toxic herbicides.

Summary

Healthy Outdoor Public Spaces

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill adds a new chapter to Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes that establishes regulations prohibiting the use of synthetic herbicides on public grounds, along with associated definitions and administrative structures.

  • 62 Pa.C.S. § 103

    "Commonwealth agency." As defined in 62 Pa.C.S. § 103 (relating to definitions).

    The definition of 'Commonwealth agency' is referenced from existing law.

Action History

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 237 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (237)

237 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2812 do?
Healthy Outdoor Public Spaces
Who sponsors HB 2812?
HB 2812 is sponsored by Sean Dougherty (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), G. Roni Green (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), La'Tasha D. Mayes (Democratic), Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Christopher M. Rabb (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Carol Kazeem (Democratic), and Darisha K. Parker (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2812?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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