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PA HB2190

PA HB2190
In collective bargaining impasse, further providing for arbitration.

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Introduced
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L.563, No.195), entitled "An act establishing rights in public employes to organize and bargain collectively through selected representatives; defining public employes to include employes of nonprofit organizations and institutions; providing compulsory mediation and fact-finding, for collective bargaining impasses; providing arbitration for certain public employes for collective bargaining impasses; defining the scope of collective bargaining; establishing unfair employe and employer practices; prohibiting strikes for certain public employes; permitting strikes under limited conditions; providing penalties for violations; and establishing procedures for implementation," in collective bargaining impasse, further providing for arbitration.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Employe Relations Act, specifically Section 805, to further define the arbitration process for certain public employees when collective bargaining reaches an impasse, meaning negotiations have stalled and mediation has not resolved the dispute. The key change is that the bill clarifies that the arbitration process applies to units of guards at prisons or mental hospitals, units of peace officers as defined by Pennsylvania law, and units of employees essential to the functioning of the Commonwealth's courts. The arbitration decision is binding on both parties, with the exception that any decisions requiring legislative approval to be implemented are considered advisory only, meaning they don't have to be enacted by lawmakers.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary (on 02/03/2026)

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