HB1157

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.

Introduced·4/7/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1157 amends the Unemployment Compensation Law to redefine "employment" to include agricultural labor performed after December 31, 2025.

Pennsylvania HB1157 amends the Unemployment Compensation Law to redefine "employment" to include agricultural labor performed after December 31, 2025. This change applies to service performed by individuals in agricultural labor for employers who meet certain criteria, such as paying remuneration in cash to employees or employing ten or more individuals. The act specifies that this service must be performed after the specified date and includes labor performed by certain aliens admitted to the United States. The amendments will take effect 60 days after the act's passage.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Agriculture And Rural Affairs: Report Bill As Committed

23 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 23, 2025

10:30 AM

Agriculture And Rural Affairs (h) Hearing

History

Apr 23, 2025

House

Reported as committed

Apr 23, 2025

House

First consideration

Apr 23, 2025

House

Laid on the table