HB 11572025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 1157
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 preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.
Out of committee Last action April 23, 2025: Laid on the table
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 10
- Prime sponsor
- Christina Sappey
- Cosponsors (9)
- Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Catherine Wallen, Danielle Friel Otten, Eddie Pashinski, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Torren Ecker
Status
Out of committee as of April 23, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 1
April 23, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Agriculture & Rural Affairs): Report Bill As CommittedPassed23–3
yes (23) Bud Cook, Charity Krupa, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Dan Moul, Darisha K. Parker, David Zimmerman, Eddie Pashinski, Emily Kinkead, G. Roni Green, Joe Kerwin, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Lawrence, Kristine Howard, Liz Hanbidge, Mandy Steele, Marci Mustello, Michael Stender, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Sean Dougherty, Tarik Khan, Tom Jones
no (3) Joe Hamm, Perry A. Stambaugh, Stephanie Borowicz
Timeline 4
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2025 | House | Laid on the table |
| April 23, 2025 | House | First consideration |
| April 23, 2025 | House | Reported as committed |
| April 7, 2025 | House | Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.