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Introduced
11/12/2025
11/12/2025
In Committee
11/12/2025
11/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), entitled "An act relating to the finances of the State government; providing for cancer control, prevention and research, for ambulatory surgical center data collection, for the Joint Underwriting Association, for entertainment business financial management firms, for private dam financial assurance and for reinstatement of item vetoes; providing for the settlement, assessment, collection, and lien of taxes, bonus, and all other accounts due the Commonwealth, the collection and recovery of fees and other money or property due or belonging to the Commonwealth, or any agency thereof, including escheated property and the proceeds of its sale, the custody and disbursement or other disposition of funds and securities belonging to or in the possession of the Commonwealth, and the settlement of claims against the Commonwealth, the resettlement of accounts and appeals to the courts, refunds of moneys erroneously paid to the Commonwealth, auditing the accounts of the Commonwealth and all agencies thereof, of all public officers collecting moneys payable to the Commonwealth, or any agency thereof, and all receipts of appropriations from the Commonwealth, authorizing the Commonwealth to issue tax anticipation notes to defray current expenses, implementing the provisions of section 7(a) of Article VIII of the Constitution of Pennsylvania authorizing and restricting the incurring of certain debt and imposing penalties; affecting every department, board, commission, and officer of the State government, every political subdivision of the State, and certain officers of such subdivisions, every person, association, and corporation required to pay, assess, or collect taxes, or to make returns or reports under the laws imposing taxes for State purposes, or to pay license fees or other moneys to the Commonwealth, or any agency thereof, every State depository and every debtor or creditor of the Commonwealth," in general budget implementation, further providing for executive offices.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new Public Sector Workplace Safety Equipment Account within the General Fund to support the purchase of safety equipment for Commonwealth agencies with employees at high risk of workplace musculoskeletal disorders. By October 1, 2025, the Secretary of the Budget will transfer up to $3,800,000 from unexpended appropriations of agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction, following a notification process to the Legislative Reference Bureau and legislative committees. The Office of Administration will be responsible for purchasing and distributing safety equipment, which specifically includes lift kits, assistive devices for patient handling in healthcare settings, and postural support devices for construction-related work. Eligible agencies include those operating nursing care facilities, residential facilities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and those involved in highway, street, and bridge construction. The bill aims to improve workplace safety by providing specialized equipment to help prevent musculoskeletal injuries in high-risk occupations. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, or immediately, whichever is later.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations (on 11/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2027 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2027/PN2585 |
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