SB 1085

An Act establishing the Direct Care Worker Wage Advisory Board and providing for its powers and duties; providing for minimum wage for direct care workers and for a direct care worker registry; and imposing penalties.

In committee Last action December 10, 2025: Referred to Health & Human Services

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 10

Prime sponsor: Nikil Saval
Cosponsors (9): Amanda Cappelletti, Christine Tartaglione, Jay Costa, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Maria Collett, Sharif Street, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana

Status

In committee as of December 10, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
December 10, 2025	Senate	Referred to Health & Human Services

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Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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