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PA SB162

PA SB162
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, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.


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Introduced
04/03/2025
In Committee
05/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

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, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates funds from the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund for the fiscal year 2025-2026 to support administrative expenses related to workers' compensation and occupational disease programs. Specifically, the bill allocates $87,302,000 to the Department of Labor and Industry to cover salaries, wages, travel expenses, and other operational costs associated with administering the Workers' Compensation Act and the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act. Additionally, the bill provides $550,000 to the Office of Small Business Advocate within the Department of Community and Economic Development to support its operations. The funding will help cover current expenses and outstanding bills from the previous fiscal year, with the appropriation taking effect on July 1, 2025, or immediately thereafter. The bill ensures continued support for workers' compensation administration and small business advocacy in Pennsylvania.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Re-committed to Appropriations (on 05/13/2025)

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