Labor & Employment (Professional Licensing)

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 1260: An Act providing for licensure of electrical contractors, electricians, residential electricians, apprentice electricians and probationary electricians; establishing the State Board of Electrical Licensure; providing for powers and duties of the board; establishing fees, fines and penalties; and making an appropriation.

SB 1260 establishes the State Board of Electrical Licensure to regulate and oversee electrical contractors, electricians, residential electricians, and apprentices in Pennsylvania. The bill requires individuals performing electrical work to obtain specific licenses based on their role and experience, while also mandating liability insurance and continuing education for license holders. To enforce these standards, the legislation creates a system of fees, fines, and penalties for violations, along with procedures for suspending or revoking licenses when necessary.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes licensure, insurance, and continuing education requirements to protect workers and ensure workplace safety standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Professional Licensing Tags Licensing

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 2428: An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in training and certification of inspectors, further providing for education and training programs and providing for the Residential Construction Workforce Training Grant Program; and establishing the Residential Construction Workforce Training Account.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Construction Code Act to create a funding mechanism for residential construction workforce training. It allows municipalities to charge an optional fee of up to $10 on residential permits, which would be collected and deposited into a new state account. Money from this account would be used to award grants to nonprofits, educational institutions, and local governments for training programs, apprenticeships, and equipment. A key provision requires that these grants be directed to counties where the original permit fees were collected to support local housing needs. The bill also mandates detailed annual reports on how the funds are spent and the outcomes of the training programs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds workforce training and grants for residential construction, strengthening the supply of housing and supporting industry capacity.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds workforce training, apprenticeships, and equipment for residential construction, enhancing worker skills and employment opportunities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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signed · Pennsylvania · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 375: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, repealing provisions relating to CPR instruction; in school safety and security, further providing for School Safety and Security Grant Program; and, in school health services, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to automatic external defibrillators, providing for AED and CPR instruction and procedure, establishing the Automated External Defibrillator Program and providing for availability and specifications of automated external defibrillators.

SB 375 repeals a requirement that schools provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for staff every three years. Instead, it mandates that Pennsylvania schools obtain and maintain automated external defibrillators (AEDs) - heart rhythm shock devices - by requiring 2.5% of annual school safety funding to be used for purchasing AEDs and related training. The bill establishes an AED program requiring school staff to complete AED and CPR training through approved organizations like the American Heart Association, and it defines AEDs as portable devices that restore heart rhythm during cardiac arrest. This law directly affects all public and nonpublic schools in Pennsylvania, shifting focus from mandatory staff CPR training to AED availability and use.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AEDs and staff training for school safety, enhancing health protocols within education infrastructure per bill's focus on school safety and health services.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates AED/CPR training for school staff, directly enhancing workplace safety - a core Labor & Employment focus.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Professional Licensing

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 191: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, repealing provisions relating to CPR instruction; and, in school health services, repealing provisions relating to automatic external defibrillators and providing for AED and CPR instruction and procedure, for Automated External Defibrillator Program and for availability and specifications of automated external defibrillators.

HB 191 updates Pennsylvania's school safety requirements by replacing outdated rules about CPR and defibrillator training. It repeals old teacher certification requirements for CPR instruction and school health service rules about automatic external defibrillators (AEDs). The bill now mandates new CPR and AED training for school staff, sets specific standards for AED availability and placement in schools, and establishes an official AED program. This directly affects public schools, teachers, and school health personnel by requiring updated emergency response protocols. The bill focuses on modernizing school health safety procedures rather than changing other aspects of education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates CPR/AED training for staff and sets AED standards, strengthening school safety protocols without funding changes.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates CPR/AED training and AED standards for school staff, directly improving workplace safety for educators and school personnel.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Teachers Professional Licensing

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 1052: An Act providing for the licensure of fire-resistant material applicators; establishing the Fireproofing Applicator Licensing Board; and imposing penalties.

HB 1052 requires fire-resistant material applicators in Pennsylvania to obtain a license from the newly established Fireproofing Applicator Licensing Board. The bill directly affects workers applying fire-resistant materials (like sprayed cement or fiber) to building surfaces, mandating they complete accredited training and meet experience requirements. Key provisions include the board setting professional standards, approving training programs, issuing licenses, enforcing penalties for unlicensed work, and maintaining a public online roster of licensed applicators. The law aims to standardize safety practices and oversight in this specialized construction field.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires training/licensing for fireproofing applicators, improving workplace safety standards through mandatory qualifications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Professional Licensing

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 9, 2025

SB 841: An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in licensing of health care facilities, further providing for licensure.

SB 841 requires home health care agencies, home care registries, and their direct care workers (including those in Pennsylvania's Community Health Choices Program) to complete dementia-specific training. It mandates four hours of initial training and two hours of annual continued training covering Alzheimer's care, person-centered approaches, and dementia-related behaviors. Agencies must maintain documentation of this training in employee files and use department-approved curricula. The Department of Health will develop implementing regulations within one year, with the law taking effect 60 days after passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates dementia training for home health care workers to improve care quality for Alzheimer's patients, aligning with patient access and care standards.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates dementia training for home care workers, enhancing job performance and workplace safety standards in healthcare settings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medical Licensing Professional Licensing

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 24, 2025

HB 1654: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in professional employees, further providing for minimum salaries for teachers.

HB 1654 requires Pennsylvania school districts to set identical starting salaries for teachers holding the same grade span State instructional certification and salary step, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. This applies uniformly across all districts, ensuring teachers with identical qualifications (certification type and experience level) receive the same initial pay regardless of where they are hired. The bill mandates this consistency in new-hire compensation without altering existing salary structures for current employees. It takes effect 60 days after enactment, with the first application for the 2026-2027 school term.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates uniform starting teacher salaries for identical qualifications across districts, ensuring pay equity and supporting educators through standardized compensation.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates uniform starting salaries for teachers with identical qualifications, preventing pay disparity and protecting wage rights for educators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Professional Licensing

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 3, 2025

HB 791: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for Pennsylvania State Fire Academy.

HB 791 adds a religious exemption to Pennsylvania's firefighter certification requirements. It allows individuals whose religion prohibits shaving or trimming beards to receive an exemption from beard-related training standards, provided they pass a fit test for self-contained breathing apparatus masks. The exemption applies only to certification standards under existing rules and requires meeting the State Fire Commissioner's mask seal standards. This directly affects individuals seeking firefighter certification who have religious objections to beard removal. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides religious accommodation for firefighter certification while maintaining mask safety standards, supporting inclusive employment practices without weakening workplace safety requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Professional Licensing

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 3, 2025

HB 2061: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in computer data center equipment incentive program, further providing for application for certification and for eligibility requirements.

HB 2061 amends Pennsylvania's tax code to add new requirements for data center owners seeking tax incentives under the computer data center equipment program. It requires applicants to submit an affirmation that all contractors and subcontractors for construction, renovation, demolition, or similar work (starting July 1, 2025) will pay workers at least the Pennsylvania prevailing wage rate, as defined by the state's prevailing wage law. This applies regardless of whether the project would otherwise qualify for prevailing wage coverage under existing law. The bill directly affects data center developers planning major construction or renovation projects after July 2025 to qualify for tax incentives.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates prevailing wage for data center contractors under tax incentive program, advancing fair compensation standards for workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Professional Licensing

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 20, 2025

HB 635: An Act amending the act of December 21, 1989 (P.L.672, No.87), known as the Health Club Act, providing for lifeguards.

This bill requires Pennsylvania health clubs with swimming pools of 1,500 square feet or larger to have at least one certified lifeguard on duty during all hours the pool is open for swimming by members and guests. A "certified lifeguard" must hold a current certification from a lifeguard training program approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. This rule directly affects health clubs operating such pools, mandating a minimum safety standard during pool hours. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates certified lifeguards for pool safety, directly improving workplace safety standards for health club employees and patrons as required by Pennsylvania law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Professional Licensing Workplace Safety

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