Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 1154 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, providing for emergency COVID-19 provisions.

Last action — PN 1706 Referred to COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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The bill adds emergency COVID-19 provisions to the Administrative Code of 1929, allowing waivers for certain activities under specific health and safety guidelines.

  • The Administrative Code of 1929

    ARTICLE I-A EMERGENCY COVID-19 PROVISIONS Section 101-A. Extension of waiver provisions. (a) Waiver.--The Secretary of Community and Economic Development shall immediately issue a waiver to the Governor's 20200319 TWW COVID-19 Business Closure Order for all of the following: (1) Activities by licensed barbers as defined under the act of June 19, 1931 (P.L.589, No.202), referred to as the Barbers' License Law. (2) Activities pertaining to the embellishment, cleanliness and beautification of the human hair by licensed cosmetologists as defined under the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law. (b) Mitigation measures.--Waivers under subsection (a) shall only be issued to activities that satisfy all the following requirements: (1) Protect employees and customers from and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. (2) Comply with mitigation measures specified by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration of the United States Department of Labor and the Department of Health and any additional measures prescribed by the State Board of Barber Examiners and the State Board of Cosmetology. (3) Require that employees wear masks and gloves at all times. (4) Serve customers by appointment only to ensure the lowest possible amount of customers and employees are on the premises where the activities are performed at a time to comply with social distancing guidelines. (5) Except for customers wearing gloves, require customers to wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer upon entering the premises where the activities are performed. (6) Ensure that customers wear masks at all times and maintain at least six feet of distance between other customers. (7) Except seating for customers, remove all reading and other materials from waiting areas. (8) Prohibit individuals on the premises where the activities are performed without an appointment unless accompanied by a customer under 18 years of age. (9) Wipe down chairs, surfaces and other equipment with acceptable cleaning materials after use by each customer. (c) Enforcement.--The State Board of Barber Examiners and the State Board of Cosmetology shall enforce compliance with the provisions of this article.

    This addition establishes specific guidelines for issuing waivers for barbering and cosmetology services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Action History

  1. PN 1706 Referred to COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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  • Mensch

Co-sponsors (15)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1154?
SB 1154 is sponsored by Mensch, Doug Mastriano (Republican), Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Wayne Langerholc (Republican), David G. Argall (Republican), Camera Bartolotta (Republican), Disanto, Regan, Scavello, Arnold, Lisa M. Boscola (Democratic), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Joe Pittman (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Judy Ward (Republican), and Lisa Baker (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1154?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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