HB 1486 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

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

230
Passed
Total votes 23
Apr 29, 2024
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican9
9 Yea
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