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PA SB1162

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Hughes

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $81,302,000 from the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry for salaries, wages, travel, contractual services, and other expenses to administer the Workers' Compensation Act and Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act

  • Appropriates $550,000 from a restricted revenue account within the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic Development

  • Covers fiscal year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, plus payment of unpaid bills from the prior fiscal year ending June 30, 2026

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, or immediately upon enactment, whichever is later

Legislative Description

Making appropriations from the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Community and Economic Development to provide for the expenses of administering the Workers' Compensation Act, The Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act and the Office of Small Business Advocate for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/24/2026

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