HB274

In compensation, further providing for qualifications required to secure compensation and for ineligibility for compensation, providing for eligibility related to domestic violence and further providing for rate and amount of compensation.

Complete·12/22/25

Pennsylvania HB274 amends the Unemployment Compensation Law to allow domestic violence victims to qualify for unemployment benefits.

Pennsylvania HB274 amends the Unemployment Compensation Law to allow individuals to qualify for unemployment benefits if their continued employment would jeopardize their safety due to a domestic violence situation. The bill requires the Department of Labor and Industry to consult with relevant advocacy groups when implementing these changes. It also mandates that employers keep records and make reports, and certain employers to pay contributions based on payrolls to provide moneys for the payment of compensation to certain unemployed persons.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

157 Yea

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46 Nay

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Calendar

Dec 9, 2025

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Dec 8, 2025

12:00 AM

Rules & Executive Nominations (s) Hearing

History

Dec 22, 2025

House

Approved by the Governor

Dec 22, 2025

House

Act No. 55 of 2025

Dec 18, 2025

House

Presented to the Governor