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This bill provides appropriations (funding allocations) from the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund for two specific government entities in Pennsylvania for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025. First, the Department of Labor and Industry will receive $75,802,000 to cover salaries, wages, travel expenses, and other administrative costs related to managing the Workers' Compensation Act and the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act, which are laws that provide protections and compensation for workers who are injured or become ill due to workplace conditions. Second, the Office of Small Business Advocate within the Department of Community and Economic Development will receive $550,000 from a restricted revenue account within the same fund to support its operations. The bill specifies that these funds can also be used to pay any outstanding bills from the previous fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, or immediately after passage, whichever comes later, ensuring continued funding for these important worker protection and small business support services.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1334