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PA SB293

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Hughes

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Labor and Industry, in consultation with the Department of Community and Economic Development and Office of Administration, to conduct a comprehensive study on AI's impact on Pennsylvania's workforce and submit a report to the General Assembly within 18 months

  • Report must identify industries and occupations most likely to experience AI growth, analyze which demographics face expanded opportunities versus career displacement, and assess skills and education needed to work alongside AI over the next two decades

  • Mandates collaboration with school entities, higher education institutions, workforce training organizations, labor unions, and business stakeholders through public meetings and roundtables

  • Requires recommendations on methods to reskill displaced workers, expand access to workforce data, promote open-source credential sharing, and ensure AI-related training reaches rural and historically underserved populations

  • Act expires automatically upon transmittal of the required report and takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Providing for a report on artificial intelligence in the workforce; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and Department of Community and Economic Development.

Last Action

Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor & Industry5/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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