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PA HB1486

PA HB1486
In public assistance, further providing for copayments for subsidized child care; and making a repeal.


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Introduced
06/21/2023
In Committee
05/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), entitled "An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in public assistance, further providing for copayments for subsidized child care; <-- AND MAKING A REPEAL.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Human Services Code to further regulate subsidized child care copayments. It establishes a sliding scale for copayments based on a family's annual income, with minimum copayments of $5 per week. The bill also sets limits on the maximum percentage of a family's income that can be used for copayments, ranging from 8% to 15% depending on the family's income level. Additionally, the bill provides for a temporary continuation of eligibility for subsidized child care, even if there are changes in the family's income or employment status. The bill also repeals a section of the Fiscal Code related to this issue.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS (on 05/22/2024)

Bill Topics

Social Welfare
  • ‐ Family Issues
  • ‐ Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families

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