Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 14 D cosponsors

HB 2377 — An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, providing for caffeine safety.

Last action — Re-committed to Rules

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 46% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 14 sponsors

    1 primary, 13 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (14 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill focuses on caffeine safety regulations in food products.

This legislation amends existing food protection laws to emphasize the safety of caffeine in food items. It aims to ensure that caffeine levels are managed to protect consumers.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means consumers will have clearer information on caffeine levels in food products to make safer choices.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

42 added · 39 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to HB 2377 make significant changes to the caffeine safety law. The required caffeine disclosure for drinks was raised from at least 80 milligrams to 250 milligrams per serving. This change impacts how beverages are labeled in retail food facilities, which is important because it helps consumers make informed decisions about their caffeine intake, especially those sensitive to higher amounts. Overall, the bill aims to enhance safety awareness regarding caffeine consumption.

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3167 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
3167 PRINTER'S NO.
2377 2026 INTRODUCED BY DOUGHERTY, FREEMAN, GIRAL, McNEILL, HILL-EVANS, HOHENSTEIN, NEILSON, SANCHEZ, MADDEN, HOWARD, GALLAGHER AND BELLMON, APRIL 10, 2026 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES, APRIL 13, 2026 AN ACT Amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, providing for caffeine safety.
3674 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
2377 2026 INTRODUCED BY DOUGHERTY, FREEMAN, GIRAL, McNEILL, HILL-EVANS, HOHENSTEIN, NEILSON, SANCHEZ, MADDEN, HOWARD, GALLAGHER, BELLMON, CIRESI AND FRANKEL, APRIL 10, 2026 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, JUNE 23, 2026 AN ACT Amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, providing for caffeine safety.
THIS ACT MAY BE REFERRED TO AS THE SARAH KATZ CAFFEINE SAFETY <-- LAW.
(a) Disclosure required.--A proprietor of a retail food facility that offers for sale a beverage containing at least 80 milligrams of total caffeine per serving, whether as a standard menu item or temporary menu item, shall clearly and conspicuously display a disclosure for the beverage.
(a) Disclosure required.--A proprietor of a retail food facility that offers for sale a beverage containing at least 80 <-- 250 milligrams of total caffeine per serving, whether as a <-- standard menu item or temporary menu item, shall clearly and conspicuously display a disclosure for the beverage.
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Action History

  1. Re-committed to Rules

  2. First consideration

  3. Reported as amended

  4. Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 239 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (239)

239 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities): Adopt Amendment

Passed 26 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 12000
Total 26000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Brian Munroe Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Danilo Burgos Democratic Yea
Jessica Benham Democratic Yea
Jim Haddock Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Kyle J. Mullins Democratic Yea
Lisa A. Borowski Democratic Yea
Mandy Steele Democratic Yea
MaryLouise Isaacson Democratic Yea
Morgan Cephas Democratic Yea
Napoleon J. Nelson Democratic Yea
Pat Gallagher Democratic Yea
Steven R. Malagari Democratic Yea
Abby Major Republican Yea
Alec J. Ryncavage Republican Yea
Carl Walker Metzgar Republican Yea
Craig Williams Republican Yea
Joe Hogan Republican Yea
Joshua D. Kail Republican Yea
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Natalie Mihalek Republican Yea
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Yea
Roman Kozak Republican Yea
Thomas H. Kutz Republican Yea
Thomas L. Mehaffie Republican Yea

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Committee vote (Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities): Report Bill As Amended

Passed 20 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 6600
Total 20600
% of votes cast 77%23%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Brian Munroe Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Danilo Burgos Democratic Yea
Jessica Benham Democratic Yea
Jim Haddock Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Kyle J. Mullins Democratic Yea
Lisa A. Borowski Democratic Yea
Mandy Steele Democratic Yea
MaryLouise Isaacson Democratic Yea
Morgan Cephas Democratic Yea
Napoleon J. Nelson Democratic Yea
Pat Gallagher Democratic Yea
Steven R. Malagari Democratic Yea
Abby Major Republican Nay
Alec J. Ryncavage Republican Yea
Carl Walker Metzgar Republican Nay
Craig Williams Republican Yea
Joe Hogan Republican Yea
Joshua D. Kail Republican Nay
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Natalie Mihalek Republican Yea
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Nay
Roman Kozak Republican Yea
Thomas H. Kutz Republican Nay
Thomas L. Mehaffie Republican Nay

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Subjects

agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2377?
HB 2377 is sponsored by Sean Dougherty (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), Anthony A. Bellmon (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), and Dan Frankel (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2377?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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