HB 2404
An Act making appropriations from the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Community and Economic Development to provide for the expenses of administering the Workers' Compensation Act, The Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act and the Office of Small Business Advocate for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
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Bill overview
This bill allocates funds from the Workmen’s Compensation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Community and Economic Development. Specifically, it provides money for the administration of the Workers’ Compensation Act and the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act, as well as for the Office of Small Business Advocate. The funds will cover salaries, wages, travel expenses, contractual services, and the payment of outstanding bills for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Key provisions
- Allocates $81,302,000 from the Workmen’s Compensation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry.
- Provides $550,000 from the Workmen’s Compensation Administration Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate.
- Funds are for the administration of the Workers’ Compensation Act and the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act.
- Covers salaries, wages, travel expenses, contractual services, and outstanding bills.
- The funding period is July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Who is affected
- Department of Labor and Industry
- Department of Community and Economic Development
- Workers’ Compensation Act recipients
- Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act recipients
- Office of Small Business Advocate
Notable changes
- This bill provides specific appropriations for ongoing administrative costs related to established worker protection acts.
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Cosponsor
G. Roni Green
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