PA HB1791

Establishes the Climate Emergency Basic Income Program providing $1,000 per month for up to six months to adults affected by Governor-declared climate disasters (floods, storms, wildfires, extreme temperatures), plus $500 per month for each dependent child or dependent adult with a disability

Eligibility extends to anyone residing in or regularly occupying a disaster area who experiences catastrophic property loss or serious injury, including unhoused individuals living in tents, vehicles, or encampments—no government ID, permanent address, or insurance required

Creates automatic eligibility for individuals in designated "group-based eligibility areas" (shelters, encampments, mobile home parks, neighborhoods) without requiring individual documentation of ownership or lease

Jointly administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (identifying disasters and affected areas) and Department of Labor and Industry (processing applications and disbursing payments via direct deposit or prepaid debit cards)

Creates the Emergency Stabilization Fund in the State Treasury funded by General Assembly appropriations, federal reimbursements, and philanthropic contributions, with the act taking effect 60 days after enactment