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PA HB1113
Bill
Status
4/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ismail Smith-Wade-El
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Office of New Pennsylvanians within the Department of Community and Economic Development to attract, retain, and integrate immigrants into Pennsylvania's economy and society
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Creates a restricted account in the General Fund for office operations, with no more than 5% of annual funding allowed for administrative costs
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Office responsibilities include serving as point of contact for licensing boards, analyzing demographic trends, disseminating information about naturalization and legal services, and providing matching grants for immigration-related economic development programs
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Establishes a 24-member Advisory Committee including 9 state agency officials (or designees) and 15 Governor-appointed nongovernmental members representing immigration lawyers, higher education, banking, healthcare, workforce training, and business sectors
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Advisory committee must conduct at least one annual public hearing and make policy recommendations to the Governor; nongovernmental members serve three-year terms and receive no compensation
Legislative Description
Establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers and duties; establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians Restricted Account; and establishing the Advisory Committee to Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers, duties and membership.
Last Action
Laid on the table
10/28/2025