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PA HB2133

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Right to Disconnect Act" requiring employers with 75 or more employees to create workplace policies allowing employees to ignore employer communications during nonworking hours

  • Nonworking hours must be defined through written agreement between employer and employee; employers may still contact employees during these hours for scheduling changes within 24 hours or for emergencies

  • Defines emergencies as unforeseen situations threatening employees, customers, or the public; disrupting operations; or causing physical or environmental damage

  • Employees may file complaints with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry for a "pattern of violations" (three or more documented instances), with appeals referred to the Attorney General

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Providing for rights of employees and for filing complaints.

Last Action

Referred to Labor & Industry

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor And Industry1/12/2026

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