SB 495

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, further providing for qualifications required to secure compensation and for ineligibility for compensation.

In committee Last action March 21, 2025: Referred to Labor & Industry

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 14

Prime sponsor: Lindsey Williams
Cosponsors (13): Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Jay Costa, John Kane, Katie Muth, Maria Collett, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana

Status

In committee as of March 21, 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
March 21, 2025	Senate	Referred to Labor & Industry

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