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 copayments for subsidized child care; and making a repeal.
This bill modifies Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to establish a system of copayments for families receiving subsidized child care. The primary mechanism involves setting weekly fees that vary based on a family's income, with the amount capped at a specific percentage of their annual earnings. Additionally, the legislation allows for reduced copayments for parents who work additional wage-earning hours beyond minimum requirements, provided they meet certain income and documentation standards. Families must have an annual income below a defined threshold to qualify for these subsidies, and the department retains the discretion to adjust fee structures and eligibility limits based on available funding.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 21, 2023
Last action May 22, 2024
Floor votes · House Apr 29, 2024
How they voted
23–0
Passed
Total votes 23
Apr 29, 2024
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican9
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
May 22, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
Apr 29, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (23-0)
house
Apr 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Jun 21, 2023
Committee
Referred to Human Services
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eric Nelson
RRepublican
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Izzy Smith-Wade-El
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Gregory
RRepublican
Co
Jim Rigby
RRepublican
Co
Justin Fleming
DDemocratic
Co
La'Tasha Mayes
DDemocratic
Co
Liz Hanbidge
DDemocratic
Co
Maureen Madden
DDemocratic
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