Labor & Employment

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 2558: An Act prohibiting enforcement of covenants not to compete in broadcast employment agreements.

This bill, titled the Broadcast Freemarket Agreement Act, prohibits employers in the radio, television, and digital media industries from enforcing non-compete clauses in employment contracts. It declares such agreements void if they stop workers from moving to other companies or performing services within a specific geographic area after leaving their current job. The law also ensures that employees cannot be forced to sign away these protections, while still allowing employers to maintain confidentiality agreements regarding trade secrets.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits non-compete clauses, protecting worker mobility and rights in media industries.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 2455: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Public Instruction and its departmental administrative boards and commissions, further providing for collective bargaining.

This bill grants school administrators in Pennsylvania's first-class cities and school districts the right to engage in collective bargaining with their employers. It allows these administrators to negotiate terms regarding pay, working hours, benefits, and dispute resolution through designated representatives. The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board will handle any disagreements about these bargaining items using the same process applied to other public employees. The changes apply immediately upon the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill grants school administrators collective bargaining rights, enhancing their ability to negotiate pay, benefits, and working conditions, which supports educator welfare.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly grants school administrators the right to collective bargaining, expanding worker rights and protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 29, 2026

HB 1344: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for definitions; and, in employees, further providing for canine training standards for police officers.

HB 1344 amends Pennsylvania state law to establish minimum training standards for police officers who work with police dogs. The bill directly affects municipal police departments and officers using canine units across the state. Its key provision requires officers to complete specific, standardized training programs before deploying police dogs, ensuring consistent competency and safety protocols. The legislation focuses on setting clear, measurable requirements for handler training rather than addressing broader police practices.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires standardized canine handler training to enhance officer competency and safety, promoting accountability in law enforcement85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates standardized canine handler training to improve workplace safety for police officers, directly advancing safety protocols for workers in law enforcement.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 2550: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for Small Business Health Care Premiums Contribution Tax Credit.

This bill creates a new tax credit for small businesses in Pennsylvania that help employees pay for health insurance purchased through the state exchange. To qualify, a business must have 50 or fewer employees and make contributions toward health reimbursement arrangements for their workers. The credit is calculated based on the first $1,000 of contributions per employee and can be applied to reduce the business's state tax liability. Companies claiming the credit must submit detailed forms to the Department of Revenue listing employee information and insurance provider details.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit for small businesses, providing tax relief and encouraging health coverage contributions.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a tax credit to incentivize small businesses to contribute to employee health insurance, expanding coverage access.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax credits to small businesses for health insurance contributions, expanding worker benefits and supporting employee welfare.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 25, 2026

HB 2544: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in professional employees, further providing for compensation plans for school administrators.

HB 2544 updates Pennsylvania's Public School Code to establish a formal framework for negotiating compensation and benefits plans for school administrators, including principals and assistant principals. The bill requires school boards to meet with administrators in good faith to create written agreements covering salary schedules, fringe benefits, and performance evaluation processes. These agreements must remain in effect for at least one school year but no longer than five, and they include a nonbinding mediation step for resolving disputes before potential legal appeals. The legislation applies to all public school entities in the state and maintains existing restrictions on strikes while clarifying the definitions of administrative roles and employer responsibilities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a formal framework for negotiating compensation and benefits for school administrators, enhancing their professional standing and stability.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes a formal framework for negotiating compensation and benefits for school administrators, explicitly supporting collective bargaining and worker rights.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 71: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in size, weight and load, further providing for safety requirements for towed vehicles.

HB 71 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to update safety requirements for towed vehicles, specifically addressing size, weight, and load limits. It directly affects commercial towing operators and vehicle owners who transport trailers or towed equipment. The bill modifies existing regulations to impose stricter safety standards for how vehicles are loaded and secured during transport. These changes aim to reduce accidents and improve road safety by ensuring towed vehicles meet standardized weight and stability requirements.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill imposes stricter safety standards for towed vehicles, directly improving workplace safety for commercial towing operators by reducing accident risks during transport.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends vehicle code to impose stricter safety standards for towed vehicles, aiming to reduce accidents and improve road safety per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 911: An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, providing for law enforcement officer benefits for surviving family members.

HB 911 provides health benefits for surviving family members of Pennsylvania law enforcement officers who die or become disabled in the line of duty. It guarantees surviving spouses lifetime full health coverage and dependent children full coverage until age 26 (if not covered by another employer plan). Municipalities must assist with claims processing, and benefits end at age 65. The bill applies to all full-time law enforcement officers and their families, including those widowed before the law's effective date. It codifies existing benefit standards under Pennsylvania law without creating new programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands health coverage for law enforcement families by guaranteeing lifetime spouse benefits and dependent coverage until 26, directly advancing healthcare access for a specific population.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides expanded health benefits for law enforcement officers' families, strengthening worker benefit protections under employment standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2404: An Act 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, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

This bill allocates $81.3 million from the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry to cover operating expenses for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The funds will support salaries, wages, travel, and contractual services needed to administer the Workers' Compensation Act and the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act. An additional $550,000 is designated for the Office of Small Business Advocate within the Department of Community and Economic Development to fund its operations during the same period. The legislation also authorizes payment of any outstanding bills from the previous fiscal year that remain unpaid as of June 30, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $81.3M to fund government operations and essential workers' compensation administration programs95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates funding to administer workers' compensation and occupational disease acts, protecting worker benefits and workplace safety programs.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 2446: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, establishing the Fire Company Transformational Grant Program.

This bill establishes the Fire Company Transformational Grant Program in Pennsylvania to provide financial support to municipal, volunteer, and combination fire companies. The program will be funded with up to $30 million annually from the Property Tax Relief Reserve Fund and allows grants ranging from $100,000 to $1 million, with a higher limit for consolidated agencies. Eligible fire companies can use the funds to purchase equipment, build or renovate facilities, recruit and retain staff, and support regionalization efforts. To qualify, applicants must meet specific administrative requirements, such as maintaining current contact information and being registered with a public safety answering point. The administering office will set detailed guidelines for the application process, evaluate requests based on established criteria, and require annual reports on how the grants are used.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $30M annually from a reserve fund to establish a grant program for fire companies, directly increasing funding for essential public safety services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds recruitment and retention of fire company staff, directly supporting workforce stability and employment standards.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 2394: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, establishing the Firefighter Cancer Screening Program and the Firefighter Cancer Screening Fund; and, in special funds, further providing for disposition of Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund.

This bill establishes a new Firefighter Cancer Screening Program and a dedicated Fund to provide cancer screening exams for eligible firefighters in Pennsylvania. The program defines eligible participants as firefighters from municipal, volunteer, or airport fire companies that meet specific criteria, such as having mutual aid agreements and responding to a minimum number of emergency calls. The Department of Health will issue benefits cards to these eligible individuals, allowing them to access medically necessary screenings using MRI or ultrasound at no cost to them. Additionally, the legislation outlines how the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund should be managed and disposed of within special funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a funded program for firefighter cancer screening, utilizing budget reserves to support essential public safety services.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes a cancer screening program and fund for firefighters, directly expanding health benefits and protecting worker well-being.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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