SB 1762025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 176
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 compensation, providing for eligibility related to domestic violence.
Out of committee Last action December 8, 2025: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 13
- Prime sponsor
- Devlin Robinson
- Cosponsors (12)
- Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Christine Tartaglione, Jay Costa, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Steven Santarsiero, Vincent Hughes
Status
Out of committee as of December 8, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 3
October 20, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed22–0
yes (22) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judith Schwank, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Langerholc
April 1, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Labor & Industry): Reported as AmendedPassed11–0
yes (11) Camera Bartolotta, Christine Tartaglione, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Joe Picozzi, John Kane, Kim Ward, Marty Flynn, Nick Pisciottano, Rosemary Brown, Wayne Langerholc
April 1, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Labor & Industry): Adopt Amendment A00130Passed11–0
yes (11) Camera Bartolotta, Christine Tartaglione, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Joe Picozzi, John Kane, Kim Ward, Marty Flynn, Nick Pisciottano, Rosemary Brown, Wayne Langerholc
Timeline 7
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2025 | Senate | Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9) |
| October 20, 2025 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| April 2, 2025 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| April 2, 2025 | Senate | Second consideration |
| April 1, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| April 1, 2025 | Senate | Reported as amended |
| January 24, 2025 | Senate | Referred to Labor & Industry |
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.