SB 3622025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 362
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 false statements, investigations and penalty.
Out of committee Last action July 1, 2026: Laid on the table
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 10
- Prime sponsor
- Lisa Boscola
- Cosponsors (9)
- Daniel Laughlin, Frank Farry, Joe Picozzi, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Wayne Fontana
Status
Out of committee as of July 1, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 6
July 1, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Judiciary): Report Bill As AmendedPassed26–0
yes (26) Aerion Abney, Andre Carroll, Andrew Kuzma, Benjamin Sanchez, Brenda Pugh, Charity Krupa, Chris Pielli, Christopher Rabb, Emily Kinkead, Jim Rigby, Joe Hamm, Joe Kerwin, Joseph Hohenstein, Joshua Kail, Kate Klunk, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, La'Tasha Mayes, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Melissa Shusterman, Rob Kauffman, Robert Leadbeter, Stephanie Borowicz, Tim Briggs, Timothy Bonner
July 1, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Judiciary): Adopt Amendment A04050Passed26–0
yes (26) Aerion Abney, Andre Carroll, Andrew Kuzma, Benjamin Sanchez, Brenda Pugh, Charity Krupa, Chris Pielli, Christopher Rabb, Emily Kinkead, Jim Rigby, Joe Hamm, Joe Kerwin, Joseph Hohenstein, Joshua Kail, Kate Klunk, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, La'Tasha Mayes, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Melissa Shusterman, Rob Kauffman, Robert Leadbeter, Stephanie Borowicz, Tim Briggs, Timothy Bonner
June 23, 2026State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed49–0
yes (49) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Carolyn Comitta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Katie Muth, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
other (1) Anthony Williams
June 22, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed21–0
yes (21) 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, Wayne Langerholc
other (1) Vincent Hughes
June 9, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Health & Human Services): Adopt Amendment A03482Passed13–0
yes (13) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Daniel Laughlin, Frank Farry, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Maria Collett, Michele Brooks, Patrick Stefano, Scott Hutchinson, Sharif Street
June 9, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Health & Human Services): Reported as AmendedPassed13–0
yes (13) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Daniel Laughlin, Frank Farry, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Maria Collett, Michele Brooks, Patrick Stefano, Scott Hutchinson, Sharif Street
Timeline 12
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | House | Laid on the table |
| July 1, 2026 | House | First consideration |
| July 1, 2026 | House | Reported as amended |
| June 24, 2026 | House | Referred to Judiciary |
| June 23, 2026 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| June 22, 2026 | Senate | Amended on third consideration |
| June 22, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| June 10, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| June 10, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| June 9, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| June 9, 2026 | Senate | Reported as amended |
| February 28, 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.