SB 1572025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 157
An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for reports to General Assembly.
In committee Last action January 29, 2025: Referred to Human Services
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 11
- Prime sponsor
- David Argall
- Cosponsors (10)
- Elder Vogel, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Judy Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Patrick Stefano, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin
Status
In committee as of January 29, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 3
January 29, 2025State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed29–20
yes (29) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (20) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Jay Costa, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Katie Muth, Lindsey Williams, Maria Collett, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana
January 29, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed14–8
yes (14) Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, Elder Vogel, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (8) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Jay Costa, Judith Schwank, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes
January 27, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Health & Human Services): Reported as CommittedPassed8–5
yes (8) Daniel Laughlin, Frank Farry, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Michele Brooks, Scott Hutchinson, Wayne Langerholc
no (5) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Judith Schwank, Maria Collett, Sharif Street
Timeline 8
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2025 | House | Referred to Human Services |
| January 29, 2025 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| January 29, 2025 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| January 28, 2025 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| January 28, 2025 | Senate | Second consideration |
| January 27, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| January 27, 2025 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| January 23, 2025 | Senate | Referred to Health & Human Services |
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.