The proposed bill amends Title 71 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by adding a new chapter, Chapter 34, which focuses on public worker safety and protection. This chapter outlines various provisions aimed at enhancing the safety of outdoor public workers, including definitions of key terms such as "employer," "outdoor public worker," and "violence." It mandates that employers develop and implement workplace violence prevention policies, conduct regular risk assessments, and provide mandatory training for outdoor public workers on recognizing aggression, de-escalation techniques, and reporting procedures. Additionally, the bill establishes requirements for incident reporting, worker support, and data collection, ensuring that employers maintain records of violence incidents and that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency oversees compliance and best practices.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates enforcement measures, including administrative fines for employers who fail to comply with the outlined requirements and protections against retaliation for employees who report incidents or participate in training. The act is set to take effect 180 days after its passage, emphasizing the importance of timely implementation of these safety measures for public workers.