HB 590 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in administration of act, providing for emergency unemployment compensation assistance.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law to create a process for providing emergency staffing during high-demand periods. It allows the Governor to hire additional workers or reassign existing state employees (including furloughed staff) to unemployment compensation offices when the state enters an extended benefit period or declares a disaster emergency. The Governor must consult with legislative committee chairs before making staffing decisions, and all actions must prioritize employee health and safety. The law takes immediate effect to help ensure unemployed Pennsylvanians can access benefits without delays during crises.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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