Judiciary Committee OK’s Hohenstein bill to protect transit workers

Rep. Joseph C. Hohenstein June 17, 2025 | 10:58 AM

HARRISBURG, June 17 – Today, the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee approved legislation introduced by state Rep. Joe Hohenstein, D-Phila., to help protect transit workers.

In the wake of increased attacks on transit workers in the workplace, this legislation (H.B. 1145) would help transit agencies install improved security measures. It would do so by establishing a grant program to help fund and support increased security measures. These measures may include capital improvements (e.g., security cameras, bullet-proof partitions, security equipment, safety-related technology) and other initiatives (e.g., security training and security staffing).

“Transit workers play a massive role in Philadelphia and communities across Pennsylvania getting mass amounts of people where they need to go,” Hohenstein said. “Ensuring their safety is imperative, as it allows them to properly do their jobs without fearing for their well-being, and it keeps riders and the general public safe.”

House Bill 1145 now heads to the full House for consideration.

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